Office Assistant II - Days - Homewood, AL

Children's of Alabama; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff, greet and triage patients, and accompany them through the exam process. The role involves drawing blood, performing audiograms, collecting samples, and assisting with lab and imaging coordination.

We require a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of clinic experience in a healthcare setting. Monday-Friday schedule with Saturday rotation is specified.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; clinical support experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years as Medical/Clinical Assistant in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Call and accompany the patient from waiting room to exam room and triage history and visit purpose.
• Perform capillary and venipuncture as needed.
• Conduct audiograms and visual exams as required.
• Collect urine specimens from patients.
• Perform strep tests when indicated.
• Document lab results accurately.
• Assist with instrument sterilization and cleanup.
• Complete immunization, school, work, daycare, sports, and WIC forms as required.
• Notify supervisor of supplies needed for the position.
• Help maintain orderly patient flow between lab and x-ray.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Patient interaction

Capillary/venipuncture

Audiograms/vision tests

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

3+ years as Medical/Clinical Assistant

Tools

EMR/EHR System

Sterilization procedures

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5, and a Saturday rotation shift 8-noon

Summary

Responsible for providing support to physicians and nursing staff and receiving patients and their families

Responsibilities

• Call and accompany the patient from the waiting room to the exam room. Triage patient obtaining a brief history, the reason for the visit, and other procedures needed to prepare the patient for the physician's exam.
• Perform capillary/venipuncture
• Perform audiograms and visual exams as required
• Collect urine specimens from patients as needed
• Performs and results strep tests as needed
• Documents on the results of all lab procedures performed
• Prepares and submits medical instruments for sterilization as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes exam room between patients
• Fill out forms (immunization, school, work, daycare, sports, WIC, etc.) as required
• Report any supplies needed for her immediate position to the supervisor
• Maintain an orderly patient flow by helping direct the physician and coordinating the movement between the lab and x-ray
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

• - High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent
• - 3 Years of job experience as a Medical Assistant or Clinical Assistant in a healthcare setting. Prefer experience in clinic or practice.