Mobile Street Medicine Medical Assistant

Cahaba Medical Care; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation's Street Medicine Program in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in mobile, community, and outreach settings, performing phlebotomy, basic lab work, triage, vital signs, and patient intake.

The role involves scheduling, coordinating with clinicians, managing EMR documentation, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and assisting with vaccines, wound care, and referrals while traveling to outreach locations.

Qualifications

• Complete CMA training program or equivalent.
• Experience in medical office or community health setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and clinical staff in mobile, community, and outreach settings.
• Triage patients and record vital signs.
• Document medical history, medications, allergies in EMR.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic waived lab testing.
• Assist with examinations, minor procedures, vaccines, wound care.
• Process referrals, prior authorizations, and appointments.
• Maintain inventory and clean/stock clinical areas.
• Communicate with clinics, pharmacies, shelters, and patient resources.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Compassionate patient care

Education

Medical Assistant Training Program (CMC Foundation)

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation's Street Medicine Program in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in mobile, community, and outreach settings, performing phlebotomy, basic lab work, triage, vital signs, and patient intake.

The role involves scheduling, coordinating with clinicians, managing EMR documentation, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and assisting with vaccines, wound care, and referrals while traveling to outreach locations.