CLN Medical Assistant - Heart Center Patient Care - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Huntsville, AL

75d

About The Position

Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Responsible for registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and answering of telephone. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family. Returns patient phone calls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Minimum of one year clinic experience in a clinic setting.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Typing, word processing, computer, and telephone skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GPMS/EMR is desired.
• BCLS must be received within the orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of and quality patient care as part of the clinical team.
• Handle registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and telephone inquiries.
• Initiate patient care assessments and gather vital signs.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for procedures and collect specimens.
• Provide patient education and support to assist physicians, patients, and families.
• Return patient phone calls.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short term and long term disability.
• 401K with organization match.
• Nurse residency program.
• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement.
• On-site training and education opportunities.
• Employee discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, and tickets to shows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees