Medical Assistant, Certified - Family Care - #1772190
Baptist Health
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Birmingham
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Position Summary Performs patient care under the direction of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory setting
Work Location:
Baptist Health
Family Practice
2705 Pelham Pkwy Suite 100
Pelham, AL 35124
Responsibilities Essential Functions
Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues
Participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities
Supports effective and professional communication with patients and family members
Collaborates with administrative and operations staff
Gathers patient data through interview and observation
Assists patients and families with preparation for examination
Assists the physician or APP during examinations and procedures
Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice
Provides routine treatments and administers approved medications
Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and education according to policies
Acts as a liaison for scheduling and coordinating specialty testing and consultations
Processes incoming and outgoing calls professionally using sound clinical judgment
Enters medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under provider direction
Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards ensuring compliance and safety
Maintains regular, punctual attendance and complies with all policies and standards
Other Related Functions
Provides age-appropriate care and assesses data accordingly
Demonstrates awareness of legal, patient rights, and compliance issues
Uses supplies efficiently
Assists with reception, scheduling, and discharge as needed
Qualifications Education/Training
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school or at least one year of relevant work experience as a Medical Assistant
Licensure/Certification
Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
Current certification or registration from one of the recognized agencies (list provided)
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Work Location:
Baptist Health
Family Practice
2705 Pelham Pkwy Suite 100
Pelham, AL 35124
Responsibilities Essential Functions
Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues
Participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities
Supports effective and professional communication with patients and family members
Collaborates with administrative and operations staff
Gathers patient data through interview and observation
Assists patients and families with preparation for examination
Assists the physician or APP during examinations and procedures
Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice
Provides routine treatments and administers approved medications
Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and education according to policies
Acts as a liaison for scheduling and coordinating specialty testing and consultations
Processes incoming and outgoing calls professionally using sound clinical judgment
Enters medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under provider direction
Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards ensuring compliance and safety
Maintains regular, punctual attendance and complies with all policies and standards
Other Related Functions
Provides age-appropriate care and assesses data accordingly
Demonstrates awareness of legal, patient rights, and compliance issues
Uses supplies efficiently
Assists with reception, scheduling, and discharge as needed
Qualifications Education/Training
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school or at least one year of relevant work experience as a Medical Assistant
Licensure/Certification
Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
Current certification or registration from one of the recognized agencies (list provided)
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