Certified Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Clinic Support

Huntsville Hospital; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, Alabama is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join the clinical team. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, drawing up medications and administering injections, and educating patients as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a CMA certification, at least one year of clinic experience, and familiarity with EMR systems (Athena preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required.
• Minimum of one year clinic experience; phlebotomy and customer service experience preferred.
• EMR experience (Athena) preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs and prepares patient and exam room for procedures.
• Draws up medications and gives injections as directed within scope of practice.
• Provides patient education and support to assist providers, patients and families.
• Answer and return phone calls regarding patients' medical/clinical questions and concerns.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Typing/Computers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Athena EMR

GPMS

Job description

DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, Alabama is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join the clinical team. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, drawing up medications and administering injections, and educating patients as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a CMA certification, at least one year of clinic experience, and familiarity with EMR systems (Athena preferred).