Medical Assistant
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Medical AssistantReports to Office ManagerBackground: Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high quality care.Purpose: To assist the providers as well as the other nursing staff and medical assistants in providing efficient and high quality patient care.Principle Responsibilities:● Triage patients and take vital signs● Document all patient care in electronic medical record (EMR)● Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork, medical supply paperwork, etc.● Assist provider with:○ Performing exams, invasive procedures and minor surgeries○ Ordering standard laboratory tests for chronic disease visits○ Completing quality management in EMR○ Reconciling medications and allergies for each patient at each clinical encounter○ E-prescribing medications once the appropriate changes to the medicines have been made by the provider.● Schedule consultation appointments or imaging appointments for patients● Prepare patients for examination or procedures● Set up for procedures● Respond to patient messages, schedule appointments and procedures● Clean and stock rooms, and update inventory records● Administer medications and vaccines upon satisfactory assessment of competency● Perform patient tests and screenings, including x-rays, upon satisfactory assessment of competency● Perform waived laboratory testing as ordered by physician upon satisfactory assessment of competency● Remove sutures or staples from superficial wounds, as well as casts, splints, and other external devices.● Work through assigned tasks in EMR● Communicate with other physician offices, patients, and other ancillary health care offices like pharmacies at the direction of the providersAdditional Responsibilities for LPNs with active license:● Start IVs, upon satisfactory assessment of competencyQualifications:● Satisfactory completion of CMCF Medical Assistant Training Program● Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required● Experience in a medical office desired● Excellent customer service and phone communication skills● Basic experience with computers● Ability to manage time, multitask, and handle high-stress environments