Front Office Assistant I - Days - Alabaster, AL

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support physician and nursing staff at their Birmingham location. Responsibilities include patient triage, assisting with examinations, and managing paperwork. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least a year of experience in a medical setting, along with required certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience working in a medical office or healthcare setting is required.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient obtaining brief history and reason for visit.
• Assist the doctor with patient preparation including obtaining vital signs.
• Fill out forms for school including immunization forms.

Skills

Triage

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location Alabaster, AL
• Department Greenvale Peds Alabaster
• Schedule - Shift - Hours - Days Full-time - Day shift - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - monday - friday

Responsible for providing support to physician and nursing staff and receiving patients and their families.

• Call and accompany the patient from the waiting room to the exam room. Triage patient obtaining brief history, reason for the visit and other procedures needed to prepare the patient for the physician’s exam
• Assist the doctor with patient preparation (i.e., history, physicals, obtaining specimens, vital signs, age- appropriate measurements, reason for visit, etc.)
• Fill out forms for school (i.e., immunization forms, sports, WIC, etc.)
• Assist with child during examinations.
• Dress minor wounds when necessary.
• Clean and sanitize exam rooms between patients.
• Distribute educational brochures and pamphlets.
• Chart maintenance.
• Perform audio and visual testing.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalentrequired.

Experience

One yearof experience working in a medical office or healthcare setting is required

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

BCLS certification within 30 days of employment.

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