Medical Assistant, Certified

Baptist-Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Narrows - Primary Care. The role supports physicians during exams, prepares patients, documents vitals, and manages routine treatments.

Required: CMA certification, active CPR/BLS, and at least 1 year of MA experience. High school diploma and completion of accredited MA program are essential. This full-time day shift job offers comprehensive benefits from day one and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Active CMA or equivalent national MA certification (AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.)
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and providers during examinations and surgical procedures
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures
• Collect and document patient histories, vitals, and clinical data
• Administer routine treatments and approved medications per provider direction
• Enter medication, lab, and diagnostic orders into the electronic medical record
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinical policies
• Coordinate scheduling for specialty testing and consultations
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and practice staff
• Adhere to infection control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support front office functions as needed (scheduling, patient flow, discharge)

Skills

Manual Blood Pressure Readings

EKG

True CMA work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Position Summary

Certified Medical Assistant - Narrows - Primary Care

Location: 13521 Okd Highway 280 Birmingham, AL 35242

Schedule: Full Time | Day Shify

Environment: Team-oriented Moderate-paced Internal growth encouraged

Experience Required: Minimum 1year Medical Assistant experience

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About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient's total healthcare needs.

As part of Baptist Health's extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.

Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus - from primary care to specialty institutes - Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

Baptist Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and providers during examinations and surgical procedures
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures
• Collect and document patient histories, vitals, and clinical data
• Administer routine treatments and approved medications per provider direction
• Enter medication, lab, and diagnostic orders into the electronic medical record
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinical policies
• Coordinate scheduling for specialty testing and consultations
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and practice staff
• Adhere to infection control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support front office functions as needed (scheduling, patient flow, discharge)

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• 1 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Medical terminology
  • Clinical procedures and surgeries
  • Ambulatory or surgical practice workflows
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment
• Required Skills:Manual Blood Pressure Readings, EKG, True CMA work
• This position does not require any lab skills as we use a 3rd party provider.

Licensure & Certification

• Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent national MA certification (AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.)
• Current BLS (CPR) certification