Jackson Hospital·Montgomery, Alabama
Collaborate with a physician to provide primary care services for ambulatory patients, including new patient, follow-up, and walk-in visits. Responsible for documenting patient encounters and submitting charges within the electronic medical record system.
The Certified Physician Extender will work in collaboration with a physician to provide primary care services for ambulatory patients in the Jackson Clinic.
Performs new patient, follow-up, and walk-in visits in collaboration with the primary care physician.
Documents and submits to the physician a list of patient encounters made each day for approval.
Documents and submits charges for all patient encounters in the electronic medical record.
Assists and takes initiative in handling issues of a non-routine nature.
Performs other duties as requested.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with national certification and current licensure in the State of Alabama. Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting is required.
Market context
Physician openings in Alabama are often tied to steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices, especially where patient access and continuity of care matter. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with physician office experience and a Certified Medical Assistant credential, even when the minimum education listed is a high school diploma or GED. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm whether your experience matches the preferred office background before applying.
