Medical Assistant

Job Posting

Location : 1088 9th Avenue SW Bessemer, AL

Schedule : Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm

Pay Range : $16.50-22.53 per hour, dependent on experience and certification

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of healthcare providers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Interviews patients, accurately takes vital signs such as manual BP, pulse rate, temperature, 02 level, weight and height, and properly records information into EMR.
• Prepares exam rooms for examination of patients as well as stocking them.
• Hands instruments and materials to provider as directed for certain procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Performs EKG's, urinalysis, strep test, flu test, covid test, mono test, pregnancy test, checks patients A1C, etc.
• Gives injections per providers orders (intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous).
• Handles portal messages from patients, refill medications, order additional labs or imaging as needed, complete prior authorizations, complete precertification for imaging, etc.
• Must have effective communication skills and instruct patients and / or their family as directed by the provider.
• Call patients to discuss results as directed by the provider while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Keys data into EMR to maintain office and patient records.
• May be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed or as directed by supervision (i.e., assist with patient check-in).
• Perform blood draws competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.