Medical Assistant - Fast-Paced Clinic Support & Vaccines

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation; Camden (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation in Camden, AL is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Wilcox County mobile clinic. This full-time role supports providers and nursing staff, performs triage, vital signs, EMR documentation, and prepares patients for exams and procedures.

Responsibilities include exams and minor procedures, ordering labs, e-prescribing, scheduling appointments, managing supplies, and ensuring accurate charting.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of Cahaba Medical Care Foundation Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required.
• Experience in a medical office desired.
• Excellent customer service and phone communication skills.
• Basic experience with computers.
• Ability to manage time, multitask, and handle high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and take vital signs.
• Document all patient care in EMR.
• Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations and home health paperwork.
• Assist provider with exams, invasive procedures and minor surgeries.
• Order standard laboratory tests for chronic disease visits.
• E-prescribing medications after provider changes.
• Schedule consultations or imaging appointments.
• Prepare patients for examination or procedures.
• Set up for procedures.
• Respond to patient messages and schedule appointments.
• Clean and stock rooms, and update inventory records.
• Administer medications and vaccines upon competency.
• Perform patient tests and screenings, including x-rays, upon competency.
• Remove sutures or staples from superficial wounds and other external devices.
• Work through assigned tasks in EMR.
• Communicate with other physician offices, patients, and pharmacies as directed.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Phone communication

Time management

Multitasking

High-stress environment handling

Education

CMC Medical Assistant Training Program

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation in Camden, AL is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Wilcox County mobile clinic. This full-time role supports providers and nursing staff, performs triage, vital signs, EMR documentation, and prepares patients for exams and procedures.

Responsibilities include exams and minor procedures, ordering labs, e-prescribing, scheduling appointments, managing supplies, and ensuring accurate charting.