CLN OHG Medical Assistant Athens
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and practitioners. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, current CPR certification, and current Medical Assistant certification (CCMA). Cardiology experience is preferred. The position calls for knowledge of safety practices, effective communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public. Huntsville Hospital describes itself as a locally governed, nonprofit health system serving its communities. Eligible employees may access continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and other benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current Medical Assistant certification (CCMA).
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
- Ability to perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
- Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Effective work habits, including regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiology experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and practitioners.
- Maintain a safe work environment by applying knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.
- Respond effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
- Read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and maintain effective working relationships with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Follow the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Uphold effective work habits, including regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Retirement account options, including a 401(k) with organization match
- Nurse Residency Program
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan reimbursement
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Continuing education
- Shared Governance
- Clinical Ladder
- Child care
- Wellness resources
- On-site employee pharmacy and health clinic
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
