Medical Assistant

Seale Harris Clinic; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Seale Harris Clinic, a private primary care practice in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Medical Assistant to work closely with physicians to provide high-quality patient care. This role includes taking vital signs, documenting in the EMR, administering injections, performing EKGs, and assisting with retinal exams.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CCMA certification is preferred but not mandatory. Related medical experience or CCMA certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CCMA certification is preferred, but not required.
• Either CCMA certification or experience in the medical field is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital sign measurements.
• Record patient complaints, history, and active medication list into EMR.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding PHI.
• Administer injections as directed by the physician.
• Perform EKGs and diabetic retinal exams.
• Sterilize equipment and exam rooms.
• Relay results and instructions from the physician to the patient and document in the medical record.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Medical documentation

HIPAA compliance

Injections administration

EKG procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CCMA certification (preferred)

CCMA certification or experience in medical field

Tools

EMR system

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. No weekends or major holidays. No part time positions, must have full time availability.

• Due to the nature of this position, some overtime may occur on occasion, but will not be excessive.

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Job Summary

We are a large, privately owned, primary care practice located on the campus of St. Vincent's in Birmingham. Our medical assistants work hand in hand with our physicians to maintain the best care possible for our patients.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. CCMA certification is preferred, but not required.

Either CCMA certification or experience in the medical field is required.

Job Duties Include

• Obtaining vital sign measurements using manual and automatic devices.
• Recording patient complaints, history, and active medication list into the EMR.
• Adhering to HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information (PHI)
• Administering injections as directed by the physician.
• Performing EKGs and diabetic retinal exams.
• Sterilizing equipment and exam rooms.
• Relaying results and instructions from the physician to a patient, as well as documenting those messages in the patient’s medical record.