Medical Assistant - Job Code: APC

Kassouf Healthcare Solutions, LLC; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alabama is seeking a medical assistant to assist with patient records, coordinate daily administrative tasks, and prepare treatment rooms. The ideal candidate will have a certification from a medical assistant program, one to two years of medical experience, and excellent patient care skills. Responsibilities include obtaining patient histories, preparing for examinations, and ensuring compliance with health care regulations in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certification from a medical assistant program or military corpsman program required.
• One to two years of experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of patient care and clinical pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and recording patient medical histories and vitals.
• Coordinating daily administrative activities such as scheduling.
• Preparing treatment rooms for examinations and assisting practitioners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification from a medical assistant program or military medical corpsman program

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to hire a medical assistant who will be responsible for assisting with administrative duties at our facility. As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for obtaining patient records and test results, coordinating daily administrative tasks, preparing treatment rooms for examinations, and assisting our practitioners during medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Coordinating the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
• Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Preparing and administering medications for patients as directed by physicians.

Medical Assistant Requirements

• Must have certification from a medical assistant program or military medical corpsman program.
• One to two years of experience in a medical setting.
• Have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent.
• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.