Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the provision of patient care and related nursing services necessary for the delivery of primary health care.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:1. Performs procedures required in assisting the physician in accordance with written protocols, including:Taking vital signsRecording chief complaints and other pertinent dataPreparing patients for examination and special proceduresCollecting laboratory specimen (including venipuncture) and maintaining appropriated storage and documentationMaintaining a clean, orderly and properly stocked laboratory for patient careConducting vision and hearing testsPreparing and administering medications per written ordersProcess referrals including scheduling and follow-up notification report2. Assists providers with mandated and appropriate record keeping including:Recording information and data in patient recordsPreparingand maintaining appropriate logsAssuring that encounter forms are completed, signed by physician and returned to medical records and/or EMR data is complete3. Accurately documents all codes and services provided within the allotted time frame4. Provides education services to patients to reinforce treatment compliance:5. Maintains confidentiality of patients and corporate information;6. Initiates and completes standing orders when applicable;7. Attends in-service and staff development programs;8. Must perform peer audits; and9. Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:1. High School Diploma or GED, required with formal medical assistant certificate/diploma.2. National Medical Assistant Certification, preferred.3. Must have basic computer skills.4. Maintains current CPR certification.Company DescriptionWhat is Quality of Life?- A private, non-profit corporation committed to community service.- A medical home for you and your family.- A health care provider with 24 locations serving 18 counties in northeast Alabama.- An organization with more than 35 years experience in health care.- A primary care provider offering a broad base of ancillary services.- A caring company striving to offer excellent customer service.Company DescriptionWhat is Quality of Life? - A private, non-profit corporation committed to community service. - A medical home for you and your family. - A health care provider with 24 locations serving 18 counties in northeast Alabama. - An organization with more than 35 years experience in health care. - A primary care provider offering a broad base of ancillary services. - A caring company striving to offer excellent customer service.