Medical Assistant - Certified (10098)

Cullman Regional Medical Center; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Alabama seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time role. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying patient information, assisting in examinations, and maintaining patient safety and confidentiality. This entry-level position requires a medical assistant certification and offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant certification required.
• 1 year of previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information and confirm purpose of the visit.
• Prepare patients for exams and document histories.
• Assist provider during tests and ensure patient confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Collaborative work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of EMRs and regulatory practices

Education

Medical assistant certification

Job description

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• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential.
• Verify patients’ insurance is active plus verify copay amount due at discharge.
• Prepare patients for exams by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
• Document patients' current medications and all allergies.
• Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedures when needed.
• Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.
• Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.
• Take patients’ specimens and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
• Stocking exam rooms.
• Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate with the manager when an order needs to be placed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, and verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
  
  

Job Duties

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit.
• Collect patient demographics upon arrival.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential.
• Verify patients’ insurance is active plus verify copay amount due at discharge.
• Prepare patients for exams by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
• Document patients' current medications and all allergies.
• Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedures when needed.
• Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.
• Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.
• Take patients’ specimens and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
• Stocking exam rooms.
• Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate with the manager when an order needs to be placed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, and verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
  
  

Education

Medical assistant certification required.

Experience

1 year of previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Excellent assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently and effectively in a busy environment. Knowledge of EMRs and regulatory practices.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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