Street Medicine Medical Assistant

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation•Birmingham, AL

7h•$15 - $16•Hybrid

About The Position

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high quality care. The purpose of this role is to assist the providers as well as the other nursing staff and medical assistants in providing efficient and high quality patient care within the Street Medicine Program. This role supports clinical care, phlebotomy, and administrative functions while serving vulnerable and underserved populations in community-based settings. Travel is required to community outreach locations and other assigned sites to complete responsibilities.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of CMCF Medical Assistant Training Program
Excellent customer service, organizational, and phone communication skills
Basic experience with computers and electronic medical records
Ability to manage time, multitask, and handle high-stress environments
Ability to work independently in community and outreach settings with diverse patient populations
Compassionate, adaptable, and mission-driven approach to patient care

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required
Phlebotomy experience or certification preferred
Experience in a medical office, community health, or outreach setting desired

Responsibilities

Triage patients and take vital signs in both clinic and community outreach settings
Document all patient care in electronic medical record (EMR)
Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork, medical supply paperwork, referrals, and other administrative forms
Assist provider with performing exams, invasive procedures, and minor surgeries
Assist provider with ordering standard laboratory tests for chronic disease visits
Assist provider with completing quality management in EMR
Assist provider with reconciling medications and allergies for each patient at each clinical encounter
Assist provider with e-prescribing medications once the appropriate changes to the medicines have been made by the provider
Perform phlebotomy duties including blood draws, specimen collection, labeling, processing, and preparation for transport
Maintain laboratory logs and ensure proper handling and storage of specimens
Schedule consultation appointments, imaging appointments, and follow-up visits for patients
Prepare patients for examinations or procedures
Set up and break down mobile or outreach clinical stations and procedures
Respond to patient messages, schedule appointments, and coordinate procedures
Provide administrative support including answering phones, managing patient communication, scanning and filing documents, and maintaining patient records
Assist with outreach efforts and patient engagement to support continuity of care for unhoused and underserved populations
Clean and stock rooms, mobile units, and outreach supplies while updating inventory records
Administer medications and vaccines upon satisfactory assessment of competency
Perform patient tests and screenings, including x-rays, upon satisfactory assessment of competency
Perform waived laboratory testing as ordered by physician upon satisfactory assessment of competency
Remove sutures or staples from superficial wounds, as well as casts, splints, and other external devices
Work through assigned tasks in EMR
Communicate with other physician offices, patients, pharmacies, shelters, social service agencies, and ancillary health care offices at the direction of the providers
Start IVs, upon satisfactory assessment of competency (Additional Responsibilities for LPNs with active license)