Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate- Float

Astera Cancer Care; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearview Cancer Institute in north Alabama is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate - Urology to provide clinical and administrative support, ensuring efficient patient care management and accurate communication with physicians and patients.

You will support doctors and patients through vitals, exams prep, medication management, injections, and refills, while utilizing EMR systems and maintaining strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Medical office experience (1 year preferred).
• Certified Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and EKG.
• Room patients.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Obtain and update patient medication.
• Administer injections.
• Authorize prescription refills as directed by physicians.
• Assist in vasectomy, cystoscopy and biopsy procedures.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Clinical supply inventory.
• Collect urine and blood specimens.
• Manage scheduling and prior authorizations for meds, radiology, labs.
• Utilize EMR systems, Microsoft Teams, and other hospital EMRs.
• Greet patients and engage with providers and staff.
• Check in/out patients.
• Clerical duties.
• Cover Madison and Huntsville locations as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Patient rooming

Medical office experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR System

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Job description

Why Join Us?

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Job purpose The purpose of the Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate - Urology is to provide clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management and communicate with accuracy, quality and timeliness.

Essential Job Functions

• Take and record vital signs and EKG
• Room patients
• Prepare patients for examination
• Obtain and update patient medication
• Administer Injections
• Authorizing prescription refills as directed by physicians
• Assist In Vasectomy , Cystoscopy and Biopsy Procedures.
• Cleaning and Sterilizing Surgical Instruments.
• Clinical Supply inventory
• Collect Urine/Blood Specimens
• Surgical Scheduling Prior Authorizations for medications and radiology Refills, Lab Orders, Lab results PAT's in Progress
• Utilize EMR System, Microsoft Teams, Excel and Additional Hospital EMRs
• Customer Service (greet patients and engage with providers/staff/vendors)
• Check In/ Check Out
• Clerical duties
• Cover for Madison and Huntsville locations between all providers

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent Medical office experience (1 year preferred) Certified Medical Assistant BLS Cert Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary (1 year preferred) Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and planning skills

Working conditions

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Physical requirements

Position requires moderate physical effort, standing/walking for more than 75 percent of the day, as well as lifting objects that weight up to 10 pounds. Position may include helping to lift/arrange patients.

Direct reports

This is not a supervisory position. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable individuals who demonstrate the desire to lead and work together to best treat the patients we serve.