Dynamic Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, Alabama, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join its clinical team. The role supports providers with patient assessments, vital signs, room prep, med draw, and injections, while guiding patients and families through education and care processes.

Responsibilities include handling routine patient communications, EMR documentation, and contributing to a fast-paced clinic environment. A CMA with strong teamwork and communication will thrive here.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• Minimum of one year clinic experience; phlebotomy and customer service preferred.
• EMR experience in Athena preferred but not required.
• BCLS must be completed within orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Initiates patient care assessments and gathers vital signs.
• Prepares patient and exam room for procedures; draw up meds and give injections.
• Provide patient education and support to assist providers, patients, and family.
• Answer and return phone calls pertaining to patients' medical/clinical questions and concerns.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Athena EMR

BCLS

Medical Assisting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, Alabama, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join its clinical team. The role supports providers with patient assessments, vital signs, room prep, med draw, and injections, while guiding patients and families through education and care processes.

Responsibilities include handling routine patient communications, EMR documentation, and contributing to a fast-paced clinic environment. A CMA with strong teamwork and communication will thrive here.