Medical Assistant_Certified (13941)

Paycom - ATS; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe work environment

Job summary

Cullman Regional Colon & Gastro Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will verify patient information, collect histories and vital signs, document medications, and assist providers during exams and procedures.

The ideal candidate has a CMA certification, clinic experience, and strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• 1 year of previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and teamwork abilities; able to work independently in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patients.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following policies and procedures.
• Verify patient information and purpose of visit; protect patient confidentiality.
• Prepare patients for exams by collecting medical history and vital signs; document medications and allergies.
• Assist providers during testing, examinations, and procedures as needed.
• Stock exam rooms and manage inventory; communicate supply needs to manager.
• Perform administrative duties such as calls handling and lab/x-ray report verification.

Skills

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Medical assistant certification (AAMA)

1 year clinical experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Cullman Regional Colon & Gastro Clinic - Cullman, AL
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care

Job Summary

• Provides excellent customer service.
• Maintain 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.
• Prepare patient for exam by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
• Document patients' current medications and all allergies.
• Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedure(s) 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 patient specimen and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
• Stock exam rooms.
• Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate to the manager when an order needs to be placed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, 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.

Qualifications

Education: Medical assistant certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.

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

Additional Skills/Abilities: Excellent assessment skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Work independently and effectively in a busy environment.