CLN Medical Assistant Lung Center

HH Health System • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant at the Lung Center works as a collaborative member of the clinical team to support continuity and quality of patient care. The role includes administrative duties such as patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and telephone support, along with clinical tasks including initiating patient care assessments, gathering vital signs, preparing patients and exam rooms for procedures, and collecting specimens. The Medical Assistant also provides patient education and support to assist physicians, patients, and families, and returns patient phone calls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential.
• At least one year of clinic experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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.
• BCLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Typing, word processing, computer, and telephone skills.
• Experience with GPMS/EMR.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, verify insurance, and schedule appointments.
• Answer telephone calls and return patient phone calls.
• Initiate patient care assessments and gather vital signs.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for procedures.
• Collect specimens.
• Provide patient education and support to assist physicians, patients, and families.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Several retirement account options, including a 401(k) with an organization match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• On-site training and education opportunities.
• Employee discounts.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Child care.
• Wellness resources.
• On-site employee pharmacy and health clinic.

What This Job Offers

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