Posted : Saturday, November 25, 2023 06:58 AM
*Medical Assistant*
Tuscaloosa, AL
*Description*
SEMG Medical Assistant Job Description
Join Our Exceptional Healthcare Team!
Are you a medical assistant who is looking for a job that offers a supportive and collaborative work environment? Look no further!
At Southeast Medical Group, we are a team of dedicated and compassionate healthcare professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care for our patients.
We are looking for a medical assistant who shares our values and is ready to join us in delivering top-notch care.
As our new medical assistant, you will have the opportunity to: Work closely with our primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to our patients Assist with a wide range of tasks, including scheduling appointments, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for exams Contribute to a positive and team-oriented work environment Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth To be successful in this role, you should have: A medical assistant certification Experience in a medical office setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A commitment to excellence and a willingness to learn and grow If this sounds like the right job for you, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief note about why you would be a great fit for our team.
We can't wait to meet you! *Certified Medical Assistant-1* Responsibilities * Receive and direct phone calls, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients * Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel * Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.
* Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services * Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history * Set-up EKG machines and other ancillary tests, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests * Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments * Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams * Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies * Managing messages, prior authorizations, patient calls Qualifications * High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistant certification program at time of hire (w/certification), or within 180 days of employment * Excellent interpersonal skills * *Maintains MA and CPR certifications (and actions required for recertifications) (CPR within 30 days of employment)* * Ability to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner * Knowledge of medical terminology * Must be detail-oriented and highly organized * Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies * Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures * Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times *Certified Medical Assistant-2* Responsibilities * Perform all responsibilities for MA-1 * Assist in training and evaluation of new hires * Assist in inventory management process * Pod leader responsibilities * Assisting other MAs and providers in need * Assisting MA-Team Lead as directed * Maintain all logs and required checks (refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.
).
* Review charts, lab test results, and encounter forms for completeness and to assess follow-up as needed.
* Assists with daily and monthly quality assurance reviews including emergency kit check off.
*Certified Medical Assistant-3* Responsibilities * Perform all responsibilities of MA-2 * Assist in re-evaluation and retraining process for MAs on PIP or other competency improvement plans * Make sure early and late MA schedules are set * Assist practice manager on clinical tasks as directed * Maintain inventory of medical supplies – order, receiving, and returning * Assist with patient complaints as needed * Guide patients and clinical staff to the proper authority for any issues * Assist with clinic scheduling problem solving, patient wait times, and other areas of concern to increase efficient and quality services.
* Manage and maintain ortho supply and medication samples closets *Certified Medical Assistant-Team Lead* Responsibilities * Perform all responsibilities of MA-3 * Assist in the supervision of work and performance of clinic staff, medical assistants and other support staff, as instructed, including input for performance reviews and corrective action plans as needed.
* Assist with interviewing new MA candidates and providing input * Oversee and train new and existing staff along with the clinic manager.
* Assist with intake and set-up for patient visits.
* Assist with the training of medical and lab assistants, and volunteer staff on health education, laboratory, and dispensary services.
Assist in providing on-going supervision to same staff.
* Assist as needed including medication refill requests, specialty and procedure referrals, pre and post clinic chart review.
* Review charts, lab test results, and encounter forms for completeness and to assess follow-up as needed.
* Perform other administrative tasks and clinical care as assigned by the Clinic Manager.
* Work with Manager to oversee dispensary logs and storage to maintain quality assurance.
* Coordinate the inventory, ordering and supply stock maintenance of medical supplies.
* Assist with other administrative projects and tasks as needed.
* Assists with daily and monthly quality assurance reviews including emergency kit check off.
* Performs other duties as assigned by management.
* Team leads are the first chain in the management ladder.
* Arranges staff to best manage patient flow.
* Handles problems and complaints from staff members.
* Any situations that are beyond the team leads abilities will be escalated up to the manager for resolution.
* Team leads are responsible for their assigned MAs.
Duties include ensuring MA tasks are completed and ensuring MA credentials are up to date (with Training and Education assistance).
Note: we do employee Non-Certified Medical Assistants; they are still required to have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program and to function at the same competency level as a CMA (tested upon hire and annually via competency assessments), non-certified medical assistants will be eligible for the annual merit program yet will have a lower pay range as compared to Certified Medical Assistants.
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To be promoted to the next level, certification is required.
*Requirements* Physical & Mental Requirements: * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds * Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force * Ability to stand for extended periods of time * Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery * Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing * Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving * Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Primary Care Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work setting: * In-person Ability to commute/relocate: * Tuscaloosa, AL 35405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * What is your desired compensation for this opportunity? (Blank responses will not be reviewed) * Do you speak any languages in addition to English? * If you aren't certified or registered, will you be eligible or scheduled to test within 180 days of hire? * Have you ever been excluded from participating in any state or federal health care programs? Experience: * EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) * Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * BLS Certification (Required) * Certified Medical Assistant (Required) Work Location: In person
We are looking for a medical assistant who shares our values and is ready to join us in delivering top-notch care.
As our new medical assistant, you will have the opportunity to: Work closely with our primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to our patients Assist with a wide range of tasks, including scheduling appointments, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for exams Contribute to a positive and team-oriented work environment Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth To be successful in this role, you should have: A medical assistant certification Experience in a medical office setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A commitment to excellence and a willingness to learn and grow If this sounds like the right job for you, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief note about why you would be a great fit for our team.
We can't wait to meet you! *Certified Medical Assistant-1* Responsibilities * Receive and direct phone calls, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients * Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel * Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.
* Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services * Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history * Set-up EKG machines and other ancillary tests, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests * Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments * Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams * Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies * Managing messages, prior authorizations, patient calls Qualifications * High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistant certification program at time of hire (w/certification), or within 180 days of employment * Excellent interpersonal skills * *Maintains MA and CPR certifications (and actions required for recertifications) (CPR within 30 days of employment)* * Ability to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner * Knowledge of medical terminology * Must be detail-oriented and highly organized * Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies * Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures * Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times *Certified Medical Assistant-2* Responsibilities * Perform all responsibilities for MA-1 * Assist in training and evaluation of new hires * Assist in inventory management process * Pod leader responsibilities * Assisting other MAs and providers in need * Assisting MA-Team Lead as directed * Maintain all logs and required checks (refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.
).
* Review charts, lab test results, and encounter forms for completeness and to assess follow-up as needed.
* Assists with daily and monthly quality assurance reviews including emergency kit check off.
*Certified Medical Assistant-3* Responsibilities * Perform all responsibilities of MA-2 * Assist in re-evaluation and retraining process for MAs on PIP or other competency improvement plans * Make sure early and late MA schedules are set * Assist practice manager on clinical tasks as directed * Maintain inventory of medical supplies – order, receiving, and returning * Assist with patient complaints as needed * Guide patients and clinical staff to the proper authority for any issues * Assist with clinic scheduling problem solving, patient wait times, and other areas of concern to increase efficient and quality services.
* Manage and maintain ortho supply and medication samples closets *Certified Medical Assistant-Team Lead* Responsibilities * Perform all responsibilities of MA-3 * Assist in the supervision of work and performance of clinic staff, medical assistants and other support staff, as instructed, including input for performance reviews and corrective action plans as needed.
* Assist with interviewing new MA candidates and providing input * Oversee and train new and existing staff along with the clinic manager.
* Assist with intake and set-up for patient visits.
* Assist with the training of medical and lab assistants, and volunteer staff on health education, laboratory, and dispensary services.
Assist in providing on-going supervision to same staff.
* Assist as needed including medication refill requests, specialty and procedure referrals, pre and post clinic chart review.
* Review charts, lab test results, and encounter forms for completeness and to assess follow-up as needed.
* Perform other administrative tasks and clinical care as assigned by the Clinic Manager.
* Work with Manager to oversee dispensary logs and storage to maintain quality assurance.
* Coordinate the inventory, ordering and supply stock maintenance of medical supplies.
* Assist with other administrative projects and tasks as needed.
* Assists with daily and monthly quality assurance reviews including emergency kit check off.
* Performs other duties as assigned by management.
* Team leads are the first chain in the management ladder.
* Arranges staff to best manage patient flow.
* Handles problems and complaints from staff members.
* Any situations that are beyond the team leads abilities will be escalated up to the manager for resolution.
* Team leads are responsible for their assigned MAs.
Duties include ensuring MA tasks are completed and ensuring MA credentials are up to date (with Training and Education assistance).
Note: we do employee Non-Certified Medical Assistants; they are still required to have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program and to function at the same competency level as a CMA (tested upon hire and annually via competency assessments), non-certified medical assistants will be eligible for the annual merit program yet will have a lower pay range as compared to Certified Medical Assistants.
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To be promoted to the next level, certification is required.
*Requirements* Physical & Mental Requirements: * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds * Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force * Ability to stand for extended periods of time * Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery * Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing * Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving * Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Primary Care Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work setting: * In-person Ability to commute/relocate: * Tuscaloosa, AL 35405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * What is your desired compensation for this opportunity? (Blank responses will not be reviewed) * Do you speak any languages in addition to English? * If you aren't certified or registered, will you be eligible or scheduled to test within 180 days of hire? * Have you ever been excluded from participating in any state or federal health care programs? Experience: * EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) * Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * BLS Certification (Required) * Certified Medical Assistant (Required) Work Location: In person
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• Location : 7005 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Post ID: 9003883033