Medical Assistant
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Conduct patient intake, measure vital signs, and perform routine diagnostic testing during appointments while engaging with patients to report changing conditions to the PCP. Change dressings, apply bandages, and remove sutures under physician supervision, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and accurate documentation. Process patient phone messages, route calls appropriately, and relay pertinent information to the physician. Provide health coaching to a defined group of patients, following up via weekly calls to support healthy lifestyle choices. Requires a high school diploma, accredited Medical Assistant program graduation, one year of MA experience, and six months of phlebotomy experience. BLS certification and EMR proficiency are required.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent education (GED)
- Graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program OR comparable healthcare vocational training (i.e. foreign-trained physician, paramedic, etc.)
- A minimum of 1 year work experience as a Medical Assistant
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- EClinical Works or similar EMR experience
- Ability to travel on occasion for company meetings
Desired Qualifications
- 6+months' phlebotomy experience
- Experience working with geriatric patients
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