Medical Assistant, Certified

Position Summary

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

📍 Heart South – 1022 North 1st Street, Suite 500, Alabaster, AL 35007🕒 Full-Time | Day Shift

Position Summary

Heart South is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory care setting. This role supports clinical operations by assisting with patient preparation, examinations, procedures, and documentation while delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

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

• Perform patient care activities under the direction of the physician or APP
• Gather patient data through interviews and observation
• Prepare patients and families for examinations and procedures
• Assist providers during exams and clinical procedures
• Administer approved medications and perform routine treatments per scope of practice
• Document patient information, treatments, procedures, and education in the electronic medical record
• Enter medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders as directed by providers
• Manage inbound and outbound phone calls using sound clinical judgment
• Coordinate scheduling for specialty testing and provider referrals
• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and operations teams
• Support infection control, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with all organizational, clinical, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Education & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant training programOR
• At least one (1) year of verifiable Medical Assistant experience in a patient care setting

Licensure & Certifications

• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required
• Current Medical Assistant certification or registration from one of the following (or equivalent):
  • CMA (AAMA)
  • CCMA (NHA)
  • RMA (AMT or equivalent)
  • NCMA (NCCT)
  • NRCMA/NRCAMA (NAHP)
  • Other recognized MA certifications considered on a case-by-case basis

Experience

• No prior experience required