Medical Assistant Sr, Cert

Senior Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care CahabaLocation: 3980 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243 Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift Environment: Team-oriented • Moderate-paced • Internal growth encouraged Experience Required: Minimum 1 year Medical Assistant experienceOrlando Health | Choose Well About Baptist Health Medical GroupBaptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient's total healthcare needs. As part of Baptist Health's extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options. Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.Baptist Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:Medical, Dental, Vision403(b) Retirement Savings PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)Life InsuranceExtended Leave Plan (ELP)Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)Paid Parental LeavePet InsuranceCar InsuranceEducational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debtResponsibilitiesAssist physicians and providers during examinations and surgical proceduresPrepare patients for exams and proceduresCollect and document patient histories, vitals, and clinical dataAdminister routine treatments and approved medications per provider directionEnter medication, lab, and diagnostic orders into the electronic medical recordMaintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinical policiesCoordinate scheduling for specialty testing and consultationsCommunicate professionally with patients, families, and practice staffAdhere to infection control, safety standards, and regulatory requirementsSupport front office functions as needed (scheduling, patient flow, discharge)QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentCompletion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least 1 year of verifiable Medical Assistant experience1–3 years of Medical Assistant experience preferredStrong knowledge of: Medical terminology Clinical procedures and surgeries Ambulatory or surgical practice workflowsExcellent attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environmentLicensure & Certification Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent national MA certification (AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.)Current BLS (CPR) certification