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in Birmingham, AL
Medical Assistant
•10 days ago
Estimated Pay | $31 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
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Job Description
Description:
A Medical Assistant (MA) plays a crucial role in healthcare settings by supporting physicians and other healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. MAs are trained to perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of medical facilities.
Administrative Duties:
- Paperwork: Maintain and update patient records, including intake forms, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Handle insurance and medical forms to its completion – prior authorizations, referrals, FMLA, ADA, school forms, letter preparation, etc
- Communication: Act as a liaison between patients, medical providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Relay important information and ensure that everyone involved in a patient's care is informed and on the same page.
- Return patient calls and make calls for patient refills in a timely manner to ensure that patients get their needs met.
Clinical Duties: -
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatments
- Vital Signs: Regularly monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and urine analysis.
- Patient Needs: Listen to patients' concerns, questions, and needs.
- Provide empathetic support and ensure that any immediate concerns are addressed promptly.
- Information Relay: Share pertinent patient information with medical providers, therapists, and other team members.
- Other Duties Collect and prepare laboratory specimens – perform basic lab tests.
- Educate patients about their medication and treatments.
- Ensure the cleanliness of patient rooms and clinical areas.
- Compliance and Confidentiality:
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and payor regulations.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or Equivalent – Required
Completion of a medical assisting program from an accredited institution – preferred
6 months experience working as a Medical Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).