Medical Assistant, Certified
Baptist Health
- Location
- Onsite (BIRMINGHAM, AL)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led organization committed to compassionate care and clinical excellence. This role supports providers in primary care settings by assisting with examinations, collecting clinical data, and maintaining accurate patient records.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 403(b)
- HSA
- FSA
- PTO
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Car Insurance
Full job details
Position Summary
Certified Medical Assistant - Cahaba Valley - Primary Care
Location: 120 Cahaba Valley Parkway Pelham, AL 35124
Schedule: Full Time | Day Shify
Environment: Team‑oriented • Moderate‑paced • Internal growth encouraged
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year Medical Assistant experience
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About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist 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, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Car Insurance
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and providers during examinations and surgical procedures
- Prepare patients for exams and procedures
- Collect and document patient histories, vitals, and clinical data
- Administer routine treatments and approved medications per provider direction
- Enter medication, lab, and diagnostic orders into the electronic medical record
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinical policies
- Coordinate scheduling for specialty testing and consultations
- Communicate professionally with patients, families, and practice staff
- Adhere to infection control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Support front office functions as needed (scheduling, patient flow, discharge)
Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- 1 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of:
- Medical terminology
- Clinical procedures and surgeries
- Ambulatory or surgical practice workflows
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment
- Required Skills: Manual Blood Pressure Readings, EKG, True CMA work
- This position does not require any lab skills as we use a 3rd party provider.
Licensure & Certification
- Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent national MA certification (AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.)
- Current BLS (CPR) certification