Medical Assistant - 258077

Medix™; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-to-hire

Pay rate $19–$23/hour

Job summary

Medix is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join a growing primary care organization focused on Medicare Advantage value-based care for seniors. You will work closely with a primary care provider in a busy, team-oriented environment, handling patient intake, phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, screenings, and health coaching.

Qualifications include high school diploma and at least 1 year MA experience, phlebotomy experience, EMR experience (ECW preferred, Athena also considered), and

Qualifications

• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience
• Phlebotomy experience preferred; strong phlebotomy skills required
• Experience with EKGs, injections, and routine clinical screenings
• Experience working with an EMR; ECW preferred, Athena or similar EMRs considered
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Welcome, room, and prepare senior patients for their appointments.
• Conduct patient intake, including vital signs, medical histories, and patient information.
• Perform routine examinations, screenings, and diagnostic testing.
• Perform phlebotomy and laboratory draws.
• Perform EKGs and administer injections as directed.
• Conduct diabetic retinopathy screenings with training provided.
• Complete PHQ-9 depression assessments.
• Assist providers with quality measures and closing care gaps.
• Complete urgent/stat referrals when needed.
• Communicate findings to the PCP and coordinate care.
• Process patient messages, return calls, and relay information.
• Perform basic clinical procedures including dressing changes and suture removal.
• Provide health coaching and follow-up support.
• Assist with administrative tasks and EMR navigation.
• Maintain compliant, ethical documentation and OSHA standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

Patient communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Documentation compliance

Teamwork

Emotional intelligence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

eClinicalWorks (ECW)

Athena

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Assistant to join a rapidly growing primary care organization focused on providing high-quality care to the senior population. This organization operates within a Medicare Advantage Value-Based Care model, allowing providers to spend approximately 45 minutes with each patient and focus on building meaningful, long-term relationships.

About the Role

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll work closely alongside a primary care provider and play a key role in creating a positive patient experience. This is a busy, team-oriented environment where flexibility, strong communication, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed are essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, room, and prepare senior patients for their appointments.
• Conduct patient intake, including obtaining vital signs, medical histories, and patient information.
• Perform routine examinations, screenings, and diagnostic testing.
• Perform phlebotomy and laboratory draws — strong phlebotomy skills are required.
• Perform EKGs and administer injections as directed.
• Conduct diabetic retinopathy screenings, with training provided.
• Complete screenings such as PHQ-9 depression assessments.
• Assist providers with quality measures and closing care gaps.
• Complete urgent/stat referrals when needed.
• Critically listen to patients and communicate relevant findings or changes in condition to the PCP.
• Process patient messages, return calls, and relay information between patients and providers.
• Perform basic clinical procedures including dressing changes, bandaging, suture removal, and first aid.
• Provide health coaching and follow-up support to assigned patients.
• Assist with administrative tasks, pre-visit planning, inbox management, faxes, and quality initiatives.
• Navigate external EMRs and healthcare systems as needed.
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and ethical documentation.
• Follow OSHA, safety, and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• At least 6 months of phlebotomy experience highly preferred; strong phlebotomy skills are required for this role.
• Experience with EKGs, injections, and routine clinical screenings.
• Experience working with an EMR; eClinicalWorks (ECW) preferred, with Athena or similar EMRs also considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, providers, healthcare staff, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a growing organization where processes and training may evolve.
• Strong emotional intelligence, integrity, and a patient-focused approach.
• Preferred: Experience working with the geriatric population and/or in a value‑based care environment.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• No PRN, late starts, or early outs.
• Daily team meetings begin promptly at 8:00 AM, so punctuality is important.

Pay range and compensation package

Contract‑to‑hire opportunity with potential to transition into a permanent position. Pay Rate: $19.00–$23.00/hour.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Join a rapidly growing healthcare organization with opportunities for career development. Work in a value‑based care model that prioritizes relationships and quality outcomes. Make a meaningful impact while supporting the senior/Medicare Advantage population. Approximately 45 minutes allotted per patient, allowing providers and MAs to focus on comprehensive care. Great team culture with opportunities to learn and grow as the organization expands. Collaborative environment where team members support one another. Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends. Opportunity to gain experience with quality measures, care‑gap closure, diabetic eye screenings, and value‑based care.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident, adaptable, and compassionate Medical Assistant who enjoys working with seniors and thrives in a busy clinical environment. You should be comfortable with phlebotomy, willing to learn new processes, and ready to help wherever the team needs support. Because this is a growing organization, candidates should be open to doing things differently than they may have in previous roles and comfortable adapting as processes evolve. If you’re a team player who enjoys building relationships with patients and wants to contribute to a growing, patient‑centered organization, this is a great opportunity to consider.