Medical Assistant

Complete Health•Birmingham, AL

23h•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of healthcare providers. This role involves a variety of clinical tasks, patient interaction, and administrative duties to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Requirements

Clinical Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant active certificate; OR equivalent from two-year college or technical school; OR six months to one-year related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience to be determined by leadership.
Knowledge of Word Processing software, Internet software, EMR systems (Athena preferred), and Database software.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients and equipment.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to assist in moving patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
Regular exposure to bodily fluids and adherence to strict safety and hygiene protocols.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients and accurately takes vital signs (manual BP, pulse rate, temperature, O2 level, weight, and height), recording information into EMR.
Prepares and stocks exam rooms for patient examinations.
Hands instruments and materials to providers as directed during procedures.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
Performs various tests including EKGs, urinalysis, strep tests, flu tests, COVID tests, mono tests, pregnancy tests, and checks patients' A1C.
Administers injections (intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous) as ordered by providers.
Manages patient portal messages, refills medications, orders labs or imaging, and completes prior authorizations and precertifications.
Communicates effectively with patients and their families as directed by the provider.
Calls patients to discuss results while maintaining confidentiality.
Enters data into EMR to maintain office and patient records.
May perform duties outside normal responsibilities as directed by supervision, such as assisting with patient check-in.
Performs blood draws competently and expediently.
Assists patients with mobility and transport needs, including helping them in and out of wheelchairs or exam tables, escorting or transporting patients, and ensuring their comfort and safety.
Monitors patients during transport for signs of distress, maintains cleanliness of transport equipment, and provides emotional support.