Medical Assistant - Addison, AL

About the role

The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in the care team, overseeing the full spectrum of the patient experience. This includes acting as a Medical Receptionist and performing clinical duties such as taking vitals, performing blood draws, giving injections, assisting with procedures, preparing and administering medications, and coordinating care.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to room and ensures exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
• Reviews previous medical information and gathers updated health information from the patient
• Takes vitals, performs blood draws, gives injections, bandages wounds, assists with procedures
• Works with contracted labs for additional tests
• Prepares and administers approved medications and immunizations
• Partners with other members of the care team to develop individual patient plans of care
• Front desk duties: patient scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinate specialist visits, referrals, and other care outside of the clinic, check-in, check-out
• Records accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines
• Processes test results and provides timely results to the patient
• Maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments
• Outreach to patients to drive engagement among eligible patient groups

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred
• MA certification or registration is required for employment in States where certification/registration is required
• CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred

Qualifications

Marathon Health is committed to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Our company is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®.

Skills

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Proficiency in phlebotomy is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits that start the first of the month after hire, 15 days of PTO plus paid holidays, no out-of-pocket cost for scrubs, pay range of $21.00-$25.00/hr, with actual offer dependent on location and experience.

Pay

$21.00-$25.00/hr, with actual offer dependent on location and experience.

Schedule

Hours may vary depending on the clinic location.