CLN Medical Assistant - DeKalb Obstetric & Gynecology Clinic - FT - 1st Shift

HH Health System • Fort Payne, AL

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About The Position

Acts as a collaborative member of the clinical team, providing continuity and quality care to patients. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patients and exam rooms for procedures, draws up medications, and administers injections. Provides patient education and support to assist providers, patients, and families. Answers and returns phone calls about patients’ medical and clinical questions and concerns. The role will work predominantly with Dr. Lance Justice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience in a clinic setting.
• Must receive BCLS within the orientation period.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize, and change tasks frequently and quickly.
• Ability to use a computer, fax machine, and copy machine.
• Detail-oriented and able to work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Typing, word-processing, computer, and telephone skills preferred.
• Experience with Athena electronic medical records (EMR) preferred but not required.
• Experience with GPMS/EMR desired.

Responsibilities

• Initiate patient care assessments and gather vital signs.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for procedures.
• Draw up medications and administer injections.
• Provide patient education and support to providers, patients, and families.
• Answer and return calls regarding patients’ medical and clinical questions and concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED