What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Medical Assistant position at East Alabama Family Practice?
Job Overview
As a Clinical Medical Assistant, you’ll help clinicians deliver organized, attentive care in a clinical setting. You’ll support patients throughout their visit, from intake and vital signs to documentation and follow-up, while keeping medical records accurate and workflows moving. This role may involve outpatient or inpatient care, depending on the setting.
Duties
- Welcome patients, gather intake information, measure vital signs, and prepare them for examinations.
- Assist with patient care and medication administration within your training, authorization, and applicable protocols.
- Support phlebotomy and other clinical procedures as assigned.
- Maintain medical documentation and medical records using electronic health record (EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) systems; assist with EHR management and ICD coding as needed.
- Provide medical administrative support, including coordinating visits and helping maintain efficient medical office operations.
Your impact: Accurate intake, compassionate patient service, and timely documentation help clinicians make informed decisions and give patients a smoother care experience.
Qualifications
- Medical assisting, medical office experience, or related clinic experience; hospital experience is helpful.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology; familiarity with basic life support is preferred.
- Experience with EHR/EMR systems, medical records, vital signs, and phlebotomy is an asset.
- Relevant experience in dermatology, urgent care, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, medical-surgical care, or outpatient or inpatient settings is welcome.
- Experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center, PICU, or OR is also valued; these are preferred, not required.
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16