CLN Medical Assistant, Limestone Medical Associates, FT-1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System seeks a Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include escorting patients, assisting with treatments, and discharging patients with accurate documentation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and CPR certification; CCMA certification is preferred. Candidates should be able to work effectively in emergency and fast-paced environments while maintaining confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Current CPR Certification. Current Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and assist clinicians.
• Perform treatments and procedures as directed by physicians.
• Discharge patients and document observations.
• Code procedures accurately and maintain patient records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety throughout the visit.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Emergency response

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

CCMA Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Medical Assistant (MA) delivers direct patient care in the clinical setting beginning with escorting the patient to the examination room, performing any treatments and procedures required by the physician, and ending with the discharging of the patient. He/she recognizes, reports, and documents clinical observations. He/she is responisble for coding the 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
• Ability to communicate clearly
• 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, but not limited to, 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 competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!