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Job description
Medical AssistantBackground: 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 within the Street Medicine Program. This role supports clinical care, phlebotomy, and administrative functions while serving vulnerable and underserved populations in community-based settings.Travel is required to community outreach locations and other assigned sites to complete responsibilities.Principal Responsibilities:Triage patients and take vital signs in both clinic and community outreach settingsDocument all patient care in electronic medical record (EMR)Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork, medical supply paperwork, referrals, and other administrative formsAssist provider with:Performing exams, invasive procedures, and minor surgeriesOrdering standard laboratory tests for chronic disease visitsCompleting quality management in EMRReconciling medications and allergies for each patient at each clinical encounterE-prescribing medications once the appropriate changes to the medicines have been made by the providerPerform phlebotomy duties including blood draws, specimen collection, labeling, processing, and preparation for transportMaintain laboratory logs and ensure proper handling and storage of specimensSchedule consultation appointments, imaging appointments, and follow-up visits for patientsPrepare patients for examinations or proceduresSet up and break down mobile or outreach clinical stations and proceduresRespond to patient messages, schedule appointments, and coordinate proceduresProvide administrative support including answering phones, managing patient communication, scanning and filing documents, and maintaining patient recordsAssist with outreach efforts and patient engagement to support continuity of care for unhoused and underserved populationsClean and stock rooms, mobile units, and outreach supplies while updating inventory recordsAdminister medications and vaccines upon satisfactory assessment of competencyPerform patient tests and screenings, including x-rays, upon satisfactory assessment of competencyPerform waived laboratory testing as ordered by physician upon satisfactory assessment of competencyRemove sutures or staples from superficial wounds, as well as casts, splints, and other external devicesWork through assigned tasks in EMRCommunicate with other physician offices, patients, pharmacies, shelters, social service agencies, and ancillary health care offices 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 ProgramCertified Medical Assistant preferred but not requiredPhlebotomy experience or certification preferredExperience in a medical office, community health, or outreach setting desiredExcellent customer service, organizational, and phone communication skillsBasic experience with computers and electronic medical recordsAbility to manage time, multitask, and handle high-stress environmentsAbility to work independently in community and outreach settings with diverse patient populationsCompassionate, adaptable, and mission-driven approach to patient care
Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35203, US
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