Clinical Assistant Jobs in Alabama
Clinical assistant jobs in Alabama are in steady demand, with the bulk of openings concentrated in healthcare systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices across Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile. Large, established employers such as UAB Health System, Huntsville Hospital, and Infirmary Health consistently hire clinical assistants at entry, mid-level, and senior levels. The most sought-after specialties in Alabama right now are primary care, orthopedics, and behavioral health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Independently and effectively communicates with internal and external customers electronically, verbally, and in writing.
- Communicates professionally and effectively.
- Provides departmental telephone coverage.
- Provides reception coverage (2nd in que)
- Insures all incoming and outgoing information is communicated accurately, timely and in the appropriate manner.
- Communicates to management any information requiring further attention.
- Assures physician orders are distributed for signature, tracked, scanned, electronically documented, and filed timely.
- Completes 485 technical review and notifies supervisor and RN Care Manager of missing items.
- Manage medical supplies, including ordering, inventory, storage, rotation, and expiration dates assuring visiting staff and patients receive supplies timely.
- Assures all visiting staff have appropriate clinical bags.
- Independently performs data entry and retrieval in a variety of software applications and manual systems.
- Independently generates identified reports and distributes them timely.
- Anticipates management and department needs providing the appropriate support independently.
- Keeps accurate minutes of meetings and distributes per deadline.
- Maintains and distributes departmental calendars,
- Insures the office is safe, clean, organized, secure and presentable to internal and external customers.
- Looks for opportunities to improve the work environment.
- Files documents according to established process for retrieval and safety.
- Travels to assigned destinations for departmental business purposes.
- Orders, stocks, maintains, records inventory for office supplies, medical supplies, forms and equipment.
- Keeps all printers, copiers, fax and office equipment are stocked and user ready.
- Keeps all common working areas stocked with supplies, equipment and forms.
- Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
- Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
- Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
- Cross trained and is a back-up for reception
- Cross Trained and is a back-up for Medical Records
DCH Standards:
- Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
- Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
- Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
- Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
- Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
- Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Independently and effectively communicates with internal and external customers electronically, verbally, and in writing.
- Communicates professionally and effectively.
- Provides departmental telephone coverage.
- Provides reception coverage (2nd in que)
- Insures all incoming and outgoing information is communicated accurately, timely and in the appropriate manner.
- Communicates to management any information requiring further attention.
- Assures physician orders are distributed for signature, tracked, scanned, electronically documented, and filed timely.
- Completes 485 technical review and notifies supervisor and RN Care Manager of missing items.
- Manage medical supplies, including ordering, inventory, storage, rotation, and expiration dates assuring visiting staff and patients receive supplies timely.
- Assures all visiting staff have appropriate clinical bags.
- Independently performs data entry and retrieval in a variety of software applications and manual systems.
- Independently generates identified reports and distributes them timely.
- Anticipates management and department needs providing the appropriate support independently.
- Keeps accurate minutes of meetings and distributes per deadline.
- Maintains and distributes departmental calendars,
- Insures the office is safe, clean, organized, secure and presentable to internal and external customers.
- Looks for opportunities to improve the work environment.
- Files documents according to established process for retrieval and safety.
- Travels to assigned destinations for departmental business purposes.
- Orders, stocks, maintains, records inventory for office supplies, medical supplies, forms and equipment.
- Keeps all printers, copiers, fax and office equipment are stocked and user ready.
- Keeps all common working areas stocked with supplies, equipment and forms.
- Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
- Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
- Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
- Cross trained and is a back-up for reception
- Cross Trained and is a back-up for Medical Records
DCH Standards:
- Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
- Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
- Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
- Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
- Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
- Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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The qualifications that appear most often in clinical assistant jobs across Alabama.
- Active certification as a medical assistant or clinical assistant recognized in Alabama
- High school diploma or GED with completion of an accredited clinical assistant program
- Proficiency in electronic health records systems such as Epic or Athenahealth
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider
- Experience with clinical intake, vital signs, and patient preparation procedures
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary care team
Clinical Assistant Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical assistant in Alabama?
Most employers in Alabama require completion of an accredited medical or clinical assistant program, typically offered at community colleges such as Jefferson State, Calhoun, or Bishop State. While Alabama does not issue a state license specifically for clinical assistants, employers strongly prefer candidates who hold a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Medical Assistant credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants. Current CPR certification is also a standard hiring requirement.
Which companies hire clinical assistants in Alabama?
Employers hiring clinical assistants in Alabama right now include Baptist Health, Children's of Alabama, and University of Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Alabama's large integrated health systems and regional hospital networks tend to post the most consistent volume of clinical assistant openings throughout the year.
Which Alabama cities have the most clinical assistant jobs?
Birmingham, Homewood, and Alabama lead Alabama for clinical assistant openings. Birmingham dominates because UAB Health System and several large regional hospital networks are headquartered there, while Huntsville's rapid population growth has driven major expansion at Huntsville Hospital and nearby outpatient practices, and Mobile anchors the Gulf Coast market through Infirmary Health and USA Health.
Are there remote clinical assistant jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they are rare. Clinical assistant work is primarily hands-on and patient-facing, which limits remote availability compared to desk-based healthcare roles. About 0% of clinical assistant openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to involve telephone triage, care coordination documentation, or remote patient monitoring support rather than direct clinical care.
How can I get hired as a clinical assistant in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to clinical assistant internship or externship programs built into accredited programs at Alabama community colleges, since employers like UAB Health System and DCH Health System regularly hire graduates from those pipelines. Candidates who move laterally from roles such as patient services representative, medical receptionist, or home health aide are also strong candidates. Completing a certified medical assistant program and holding current CPR certification gives applicants a clear edge even without prior clinical experience.
Where can I find and apply to clinical assistant jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to clinical assistant jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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