Medical Assistant

Complete Health•Pell City, AL

12d•$17 - $23

About The Position

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of healthcare providers. The role includes clinical support, patient communication, maintaining patient records, and supporting patient mobility and transport within the clinical setting.

Requirements

Active Clinical Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant certificate; or an equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by leadership.
Knowledge of word-processing software, internet software, EMR systems, and database software.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform a full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients and equipment.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds and assist in moving patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
Ability to work with regular exposure to bodily fluids and follow strict safety and hygiene protocols.
Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Athena EMR.

Responsibilities

Interview patients, accurately take and record vital signs, and enter information into the EMR.
Prepare and stock exam rooms.
Hand instruments and materials to providers during procedures as directed.
Clean and sterilize instruments.
Perform EKGs and point-of-care tests, including urinalysis, strep, flu, COVID, mono, pregnancy, and A1C tests.
Administer intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections per provider orders.
Handle patient portal messages, medication refill requests, lab or imaging orders, prior authorizations, and imaging precertifications as needed.
Communicate effectively and provide patient or family instructions as directed by the provider.
Call patients to discuss results as directed by the provider while maintaining confidentiality.
Enter data into the EMR to maintain office and patient records.
Perform other duties as needed or directed by supervision, such as assisting with patient check-in.
Perform blood draws competently and promptly while minimizing patient discomfort.
Assist patients with mobility and transport, including helping them in and out of wheelchairs or exam tables and escorting or transporting them within the clinical setting.
Monitor patients during transport for signs of distress, maintain clean transport equipment, and provide emotional support when needed.