Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, Alabama seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join the clinical team. The role includes performing patient care assessments, vital signs, room preparation, medication handling, injections, and patient education to support providers and families.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and CMA certification; 1 year clinic experience is preferred, with phlebotomy and EMR experience (Athena) preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Minimum of one year clinic experience in clinic setting.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• EMR experience in Athena is preferred, but not required.
• BCLS must be received within the orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, and prepares patient and exam room for procedures.
• Draws up meds and gives injections as needed.
• Provide patient education and support to assist providers, patients and families.
• Answer and return phone calls pertaining to patients' medical/clinical questions and concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Typing

Athena EMR

BCLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Athena EMR

GPMS

Job description

DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, Alabama seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join the clinical team. The role includes performing patient care assessments, vital signs, room preparation, medication handling, injections, and patient education to support providers and families.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and CMA certification; 1 year clinic experience is preferred, with phlebotomy and EMR experience (Athena) preferred.