CLN Medical Assistant Float, Athens-Limestone, FT

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to making a difference in patient care. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering direct patient care, ensuring safety, and maintaining effective communication within a dynamic team. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement options, aimed at fostering your growth and well-being. If you are passionate about healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discounts

On-site Training

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current CPR and Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in a clinical setting.
• Escort patients, perform treatments, and document observations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Emergency Response

Confidentiality Maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current CPR Certification

Current Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA)

Job description

Overview

The Medical Assistant (MA) delivers direct patient care in the clinical setting, starting with escorting the patient to the examination room, performing treatments and procedures as required by the physician, and concluding with discharging the patient. The MA recognizes, reports, and documents clinical observations and is responsible for coding procedures correctly.

Qualifications

Education required: High School Diploma or GED

License, Certification and/or registration: Current CPR Certification. Current Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
• Clear communication skills.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Upholds effective work habits, including regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness.

About Us

Our Mission: Be the Difference

Our Vision: Excellence Always

Our Values: Safety, Compassion, Innovation & Excellence

Benefits:

We are committed to providing a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, various retirement options with 401K matching, tuition assistance, student loan reimbursement, on-site training and education opportunities, employee discounts at phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment applications, and more.