Neurosurgery - Medical Assistant

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care and education under physician supervision. The role emphasizes clear communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team within Baptist Medical Center South.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma with medical assisting training or equivalent experience, with emphasis on clinical skills and patient interaction. BLS may be required; active MA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with medical training through a certificate program or at least 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner.
• Assist in delivery of patient education.
• Communicate patient information to and from physicians.
• Perform routine duties within the scope of the Medical Assistant role under physician supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Ability to pass written/clinical tests

Education

High school diploma with medical assisting certificate

Tools

Glucometer

PT/INR machine

Wheelchair

Thermometers

Urinalysis

EKG

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: The Medical Assistant shall provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner. This individual shall assist in delivery of patient education. The Medical Assistant is responsible to communicate the patient information to and from physician. Additionally, the Medical Assistant will assume various job tasks as assigned. The Medical Assistant shall be responsible for direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under the supervision of Physician. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High School Graduate or equivalent required with medical training through a certificate program or at least 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting, (Ex: clinical lab, physician's office, Emergency Medical Tech., etc.).

Medical Training

LPN, Lab, Radiology, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Physician Office.

License / Certification

Active Medical Assistant certification/registration preferred, BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the following equipment: Glucometer, PT/INR machine, wheel chair, and thermometers.
• Knowledge of the following test: urinalysis and EKG.
• Organizational skills.
• Oral and written communication and computer skills.
• Customer services skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to show proficiency by passing all written and clinical test.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires frequent standing 30%, walking 40%, and sitting 5% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 15 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Needs to speak clearly, vision 20/40 or better (w or w/o correction), hearing sensitivity within normal limits, and ability to distinguish color. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job: Neurosurgery - Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Job Type: Regular-Full time

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.