Medical Assistant: Patient Care Pro with Growth

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Licensure and certification reimburse

Student loan support

Career development and advancement

Recognition programs

Job summary

Community Health Systems is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative operations in a clinical setting. You will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, facilitate patient intake, and help ensure efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program (or equivalent externship) with 0–1 years of experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong interpersonal and

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Understanding of infection control practices and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors and requisitions supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
• Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Medical terminology

Infection control

Customer service

Education

Medical Assistant program from an accredited school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical record systems

Job description

Community Health Systems is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative operations in a clinical setting. You will assist with procedures, maintain exam rooms, facilitate patient intake, and help ensure efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent service to patients and staff.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program (or equivalent externship) with 0–1 years of experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong interpersonal and