Medical Assistant

Overview

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center (Gadsden Physician Management) – Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Gadsden Physician Management clinic, affiliated with Riverview Regional Medical Center. Also referred to as an Outpatient Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA), Family Medicine Medical Assistant Medicine or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), our clinic supports providers by preparing patients for exams, performing clinical tasks like taking vitals, administering injections, and documenting in the EMR. They also help with patient education, care coordination, and front office duties to ensure efficient and high-quality care.

** You must be a Certified Medical Assistant from the National Healthcare Association or other nationally recognized organization to move forward in this position, or be willing to get your certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams by taking vitals, updating medical history, and noting current symptoms
• Assist with clinical procedures such as EKGs, injections, wound care, and immunizations
• Collect and process lab specimens including blood draws, throat swabs, and urinalysis
• Administer medications, coordinate referrals and follow-ups, and document care in the EMR
• Provide patient education, support infection control, and help with scheduling and front office tasks

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Medical Assistant Certification perferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf