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Medical AssistantChrist Health Center • Birmingham, AL, US
Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Christ Health Center • Birmingham, AL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Assistant

Christ Health Center has an opening for an experienced Medical Assistant who wants to be a part of providing high-quality care needs for the underserved in Birmingham, Alabama. We are in great need of a Medical Assistant with experience caring for pediatric patients. The medical assistant is responsible for understanding the use of and maintenance of medical equipment, medications, and electronic health records. They assist health care providers with routine medical procedures. They assist in delivery of primary care in an ambulatory setting with emphasis on prevention and health maintenance. The Medical Assistant functions in accordance with established policies and procedures within their scope of practice. This position reports to the Nurse Manager or Lead Medical Assistant.

Benefits : 401K & 401K Matching

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

$25,000 Basic Life Insurance-After 90 Day Probationary Period During The Term of Employment with CHC

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • None

Major Duties & Responsibilities : Job Skills

  • Interview patients to obtain and record medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in electronic medical records
  • Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the provider
  • Explain treatment procedures, medications and providers' instructions to patients
  • Prepare and stock treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and disposal of contaminated supplies
  • Prepare and administer medications / immunizations
  • Preventative health teaching
  • Patient / family's perceptions of illness / problems and adaptation to care
  • All phone calls
  • Identifies unsafe patient environment and intervenes responsibly
  • Perform general office duties to include back up to answering telephones, and scheduling appointments
  • Assists with recognizing the needs and concerns of people within their cultural framework, and maintains constructive relationships in dealing with them
  • Understands CHC's relationship with the community and maintains a positive image and relationships
  • Assists with initiating, implementing, and documenting patient and family teaching and documenting their response to teaching. This includes :
  • Maintains open communication with the Registered Nurses, Clinical Director, Mid-level providers, Physicians and other staff, reporting patient progress, abnormal diagnostic / assessment data, and notable health changes.
  • Interprets CHC's services and policies to patients and families
  • Attends and participates in in-service education for staff, quality assurance program, and risk-management programs.
  • Relieves and substitutes for other staff in other clinical areas as needed for clinic operations and / or other clerical staff as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Assists with the coordination of patient flow for efficiency of providers giving care as deemed necessary by the nurse manager.
  • Requirements :

    Required Skills / abilities :

  • Experience caring for pediatric patients is much desired.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Requires effective interpersonal skills in a multi-cultural setting (Bi-Lingual in Spanish is preferred)
  • Requires analytical skills, attention to detail, effective organization skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment and ability to prioritize work.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Qualification, Education, Experience :

  • High School Diploma
  • Some College preferred
  • OB Experience Preferred
  • Bi-lingual Preferred
  • Physical / Mental Demands :

  • Work requires the ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Long periods of standing as well as ability to stoop and bend, to reach, and grab with arms and hands
  • OSHA personal exposure risk category I and II.
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