Medical Assistant: Hands-On Patient Care & Support

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner at Montgomery Cancer Center in Prattville Medical Park. This role supports patient education and coordinates information between patients and physicians.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, medical training through a certificate program or at least two years’ experience, and preferred MA certification with BLS.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; medical training preferred.
• Certificate in Medical Assistant or 2+ years clinical MA experience accepted.
• Basic clinical equipment familiarity and patient interaction ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner.
• Assist in delivery of patient education.
• Communicate patient information to and from physician.
• Under supervision of Physician, perform assigned duties within scope.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training certificate or 2+ years experience

LPN/EMT/Radiology background encouraged

Tools

Glucometer

PT/INR machine

Wheel chair

Thermometers

EKG

Job description

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner at Montgomery Cancer Center in Prattville Medical Park. This role supports patient education and coordinates information between patients and physicians.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, medical training through a certificate program or at least two years’ experience, and preferred MA certification with BLS.