Medical Assistant II (11604)

CULLMAN REGIONAL•Cullman, AL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide excellent customer service. Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures. Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit. Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential. Prepare patient for exam by collecting medical history, vital signs, and required clinical information. Document patient current medications and all allergies. Assist provider during testing, examinations, and procedure when needed. Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment. Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient. Take patient specimen and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider. Stock rooms with necessary supplies. Keep supplies ready by taking inventory on stock; communicate to the manager when an order needs to be placed. Perform administrative duties such as answering calls, returning calls, and verifying that lab and imaging reports are received. Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences. Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Requirements

Medical assistant certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants
1-year minimum experience as CMA
Professionalism
Strong verbal communication
Customer focus
Confidentiality
Excellent bedside manners and teamwork
Essential knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to use business office equipment
Ability to perform general office duties and to use multiline telephones, computers, hospital system, copiers and fax machine
Knowledge of relevant OSHA, JCAHO and CLIA requirements and guidelines
Ability to use clinical equipment such as scales, thermometer, butterfly needles, stethoscope, etc.
Ability to collect specimen
Experience with treatments such as dressing changes, ear irrigation, and nebulizer
Ability to work hand-in-hand with coworkers and providers to ensure the highest level of care

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service
Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures
Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit
Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential
Prepare patient for exam by collecting medical history, vital signs, and required clinical information
Document patient current medications and all allergies
Assist provider during testing, examinations, and procedure when needed
Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment
Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient
Take patient specimen and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider
Stock rooms with necessary supplies
Keep supplies ready by taking inventory on stock; communicate to the manager when an order needs to be placed
Perform administrative duties such as answering calls, returning calls, and verifying that lab and imaging reports are received
Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences
Uphold and promote patient safety and quality