20 Medical Assistants jobs in Gulf Shores

The Medical Assistant is the first clinical contact for each patient and provides kind and caring service to each patient from initial triage through patient discharge. This is a PRN position. The role of the Medical Assistant is to guide patients through their visits and carry out provider orders according to established procedures.

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• Greet each patient, verify identity at each encounter, explain procedures to be performed, and address patient questions and concerns.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment and examination of the patient.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or provider of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Conduct provider referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as-needed basis.
• Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification or diploma in Medical Assisting or MA experience required

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others, join us on our mission. We invite you to grow with us and experience for yourself the satisfying and fulfilling work that the healthcare industry provides.

Please note that a position may be for a company-owned or franchise location. Each franchise-owned and operated location recruits, hires, trains, and manages their own employees, sets their own employment policies and procedures, and provides compensation and benefits determined by that franchise owner. Company-owned locations provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, matching 401(k), and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Provides general care to patients in outpatient clinic setting by performing the following duties:

• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Documents past medical history of patients.
• Explain and perform prescribed procedures and treatments to patients in a timely manner.
• Greet patients upon encounter, verify patient identity at each encounter, explain procedures to be performed, obtain verbal consent, and address patient questions and concerns.
• Administers ordered injections in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Observe patient and notify supervisor or provider of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Perform all drug screening and breath alcohol testing procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Ensure patient immunizations are appropriate, well documented and administered using approved nursing techniques.
• Conduct provider referrals as well as pre-certifications on an as needed basis.
• Properly start lab equipment daily; run and document controls; perform maintenance and cleaning of equipment as scheduled per written protocols.
• Collect specimens from the patient utilizing the approved equipment, sequence and procedure.
• Draw blood from patient's finger, vein, or other approved sites while observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Follow established procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
• Report results timely and notify providers of abnormalities.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or results and follow procedures for the reporting and correction of deviations.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control procedures and document all Quality Control activities, instrument and instrument maintenance.
• Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, nursing and x-ray.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Follow 10/15 policy routinely.
• Ensure the work area is neat and clean, fully stocked and all laundry items have been laundered and put away.
• Manage difficult and emotional patient situations.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Respond to all patient messages; documenting conversations in electronic medical records system, assist with any patient discharging duties and share responsibility of patient call backs.
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school

Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

CMA certification preferred.

Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment (optional):

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Greets all patients in a professional and welcoming manner
• Assists with the completion of the assessment process of patients including but not limited to the following: height/weight, vital signs, and current medications for infoscriber.
• Administers injections, observing the Six Rights of medication administration
• Communicates effectively with the physician/CRNP regarding the consumer's physical and mental condition
• Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team
• Reports laboratory results to the physician/CRNP
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely and appropriate manner
• Calls in prescriptions as directed by authorized prescribers
• Facilitates PA's for prescriptions
• Updates patient medical records as needed
• Assists in arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services
• May assist collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• May assist instructing patients about medication and special diets
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed
• Draws blood as directed
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, etc.), according to the AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Effectively demonstrates the application of MA competencies
• Ensures all releases are obtained and scanned into P.O.S. timely and accurately.
• Accurately populates all fields as related to the admission process in the Avatar system as related to the patient's insurance and guarantor rankings.
• Researches all patients that present with no insurance through Medicaid and Medicare eligibility sites.
• Verifies all insurance eligibility and enters accurate information into Avatar.
• Accurately collects "out-of-pocket" costs (i.e. co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance).
• Balances out cash box/drawer accurately (daily) and prepares deposit.
• Makes copies, faxes documents and performs other related clerical duties as needed.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics and to all 5 Star Customer Service Guidelines when dealing with Practice Manager, CRNP/Physician, Team Leader, co-workers and patients

Additional job duties depending on location may be as follows:

• Distributes prescriptions from the doctor/CRNP/PA to the consumer.
• Assists with the patient assistance pharmacy forms as needed, which includes communicating with the consumer regarding proof of income.
• Completes admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.
• Coordinates appropriate services for consumers in crisis.
• Distributes Daily DSR reports.
• Performs relief for other staff members.
• Assists with and works with all organization personnel involved with any aspect of release of protected health information to ensure full coordination and cooperation under the organization's policies and procedures and legal requirements

Supervision and Consultation:

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills

Clinical Record Keeping:

• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate
• Documents legibly

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers:

• Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects consumer's privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed
• Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the consumer's needs, expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm to consumers and families

Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned:

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
• Follows AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU's), and attends to required in-services and workshops
• Other duties as assigned

Possesses current certification for a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, continuously bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and lift at least 10 pounds. Must have visual acuity in at least one eye and manual dexterity. Must have the ability to communicate verbally, withstand continual deadlines, concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of frequent interruptions.

Knowledge in topics, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment:

• General knowledge of nursing care
• General knowledge of substance use disorders and psychiatric
• Knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with substance use disorder
• Familiarity of psychopharmacology, especially with medications for treatment of substance use disorders
• Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including IM injection
• Knowledge of crisis intervention to patients with substance use disorders
• Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Principles
• Basic clerical skills
• Use of standard office equipment including computers, photocopy and facsimile machines.
• Knowledge of administration of medical and behavioral health screening tools