Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a Medical Assistant for their Orthopedic Clinic in Birmingham. In this role, you will provide clinical and administrative support to enhance patient care, ensuring efficient clinic operations and maintaining a high standard of service. Ideal candidates will have completed a Medical Assistant program and possess strong interpersonal skills and medical knowledge.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures such as taking vital signs.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits.
• Conducts patient intake and documents medical information.

Skills

Knowledge of medical office procedures

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective time management

Critical thinking abilities

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Completion of Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Summary

The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Essential Functions

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Conducts patient intake, including documenting medical information and reporting test results as directed by providers or licensed personnel.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks to provide efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, coordinating requisitions and repairs as needed.
• Provides general health information and resources to patients under provider guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school required
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and medical record systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
• Effective time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Critical thinking abilities to analyze situations and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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