Patient Care Coordinator & Medical Assistant

jacksonhospitalinternal; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks a Patient Care Coordinator - Medical Assistant to support physicians by performing routine nursing tasks, including vitals, injections, and specimen collection, and by assisting with exams and minor procedures. This role also handles front office duties, triage calls, and EMR documentation.

The successful candidate will have an MA credential (preferred) and experience in a physician’s office, with strong communication and multitasking abilities to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or completion of accredited MA program preferred.
• Experience in a physician’s office and multi-line phone systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine nursing tasks and diagnostic procedures per care plan.
• Escort patients, measure vitals, collect data for exams.
• Draw blood, perform EKGs and x-rays as ordered.
• Administer injections and prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist with minor surgery and wound repairs.
• Document medications and process refills per license.
• Maintain EMR documentation and ensure meaningful use compliance.
• Screen calls and relay physician instructions; front office duties as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

X-ray

Medical terminology

EMR systems

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant program

Experience in physician’s office

Tools

EMR software

Billing software

CPT/ICD coding references

Job description

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks a Patient Care Coordinator - Medical Assistant to support physicians by performing routine nursing tasks, including vitals, injections, and specimen collection, and by assisting with exams and minor procedures. This role also handles front office duties, triage calls, and EMR documentation.

The successful candidate will have an MA credential (preferred) and experience in a physician’s office, with strong communication and multitasking abilities to ensure