What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Cahaba Medical Care Foundation?
Job Description
Job Description
Medical Assistant
Reports to Office Manager
Background : Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high quality care.
Purpose : To assist the providers as well as the other nursing staff and medical assistants in providing efficient and high quality patient care.
Principle Responsibilities :
- Triage patients and take vital signs
- Document all patient care in electronic medical record (EMR)
- Complete patient paperwork including prior authorizations, home health paperwork, medical supply paperwork, etc.
- Assist provider with :
Performing exams, invasive procedures and minor surgeries
Ordering standard laboratory tests for chronic disease visits
Completing quality management in EMR
Reconciling medications and allergies for each patient at each clinical encounter
E-prescribing medications once the appropriate changes to the medicines have been made by the provider.
Additional Responsibilities for LPNs with active license :
Qualifications :
