Medical Assistant (MA) – Helton OB

Lifepoint Health; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Financial Protection

Tuition Assistance

Well-being programs

Career Development

Job summary

North Alabama Shoals Hospital in Florence, AL, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) for Helton OB. This full-time, days position supports patient care in a fast-paced obstetrics setting with a Mon–Fri schedule from 8a to 5p.

You will perform basic diagnostic procedures, document care, manage supplies, and handle administrative duties while upholding compassionate care standards. Requires HS diploma; CCMA/CMA/RMA preferred; BLS within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• CCMA, CMA or RMA preferred; High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Work under pressure

Education

High School diploma

CCMA/CMA/RMA preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

North Alabama Shoals Hospital

Medical Assistant (MA) — Helton OB

Job Type: Full Time | Days

Schedule: Mon — Fri 8a-5p

Your experience matters

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA)joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier^®^. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

North Alabama Medical Group is a diverse and growing network of healthcare practices serving patients throughout the Shoals and surrounding communities. As part of North Alabama Medical Center, our team brings together more than 15 clinics and a wide range of primary and specialty care services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology, surgery, urology, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our practices are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home while building lasting relationships with the patients and communities we serve. With a collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, clinical staff, and support professionals, North Alabama Medical Group offers a dynamic environment where team members can make a meaningful impact, support one another, and grow professionally while helping patients achieve healthier lives.

How you’ll contribute

AMedical Assistantwho excels in this role:

• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• High School diploma
• ++CCMA, CMA or RMA Preferred++
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 60 days of hire

More about North Alabama Shoals Hospital

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed general acute care facility that boasts spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and intensive care and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region’s only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals’ only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is Joint Commission accredited, is a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Tier 2 Hospital, and has received a Blue Distinguished award in hip and knee replacements. This facility employs over 300 individuals and has more than 100 physicians on staff.

EEOC Statement

“North Alabama Shoals Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”