Medical Assistant

QuickMD • Homewood, AL

17h • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

QuickMD is seeking a dependable, patient-focused Medical Assistant for its Birmingham clinic. QuickMD is a national telehealth company that connects patients with licensed clinicians, with a focus on opioid addiction treatment. The position is based in person at the clinic, centers on front-desk duties, and includes clinical support tasks. The Medical Assistant works alongside the on-site registered nurse and clinic staff. This is an hourly, non-exempt position paying $17.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on experience and certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current BLS/CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Strong phone and customer service skills, with comfort handling a high call volume.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with scheduling or EHR software.
• Availability for a 40-hour workweek, including one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) each week.
• Passing background check.

Nice To Haves

• National Medical Assistant certification (CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), RMA (AMT), or NCMA (NCCT)), or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Specimen collection training or certification.
• At least one year of experience in an outpatient clinic, urgent care, or occupational health setting.

Responsibilities

• Answer clinic calls promptly and professionally; schedule and reschedule appointments, take messages, and route calls to appropriate clinical or administrative staff.
• Greet patients, confirm appointments and demographics, and direct them to the appropriate clinic area.
• Check patients in and out and update patient records in the EMR.
• Assist with saliva-swab drug screen collections according to chain-of-custody procedures, including labeling, documenting, and securely handling specimens.
• Verify patient identity, obtain required consents, and accurately complete collection forms.
• Keep collection and exam areas clean and stocked, and report supply shortages.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Support the nurse and clinic staff with other assigned medical assisting tasks, such as rooming patients and recording vital signs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer-paid disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with an employer contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED