CLN Clinic Assistant - DeKalb Gen Surg and Bar. - FT - 1st Shift

HH Health System•Fort Payne, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the physician in patient treatment issues, providing direct patient care, and maintaining proper standards of care. Performs patient check out procedures, schedules follow up and/or referral visits and collects deductibles and co-pays. Assists physicians and resident physicians when completing physical examinations. Obtains laboratory specimens and prepares them for transport. Provides clerical support and maintains systematic initiation and follow up of scheduled events.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of physician office experience preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting the physician in patient treatment issues
Providing direct patient care
Maintaining proper standards of care
Performing patient check out procedures
Scheduling follow up and/or referral visits
Collecting deductibles and co-pays
Assisting physicians and resident physicians when completing physical examinations
Obtaining laboratory specimens and prepares them for transport
Providing clerical support
Maintaining systematic initiation and follow up of scheduled events
Observes professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical or employment of patients of the clinic.
Must follow and enforce accepted Safety practices for patients and Hospital.
Must report safety hazards and initiate appropriate action.
Must participate in safety instructional programs.