Medical Assistant - Certified (12420)

Medical Assistant - Certified

Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056

Overview

Position Type PRN -.2 Job Shift Day Category Health Care

Certified Medical Assistant -PRN Float Pool

Job Duties:

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a 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 patients for exams by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
• Document patients' current medications and all allergies.
• Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedures 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 patients' specimens and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
• Stocking exam rooms.
• Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate with the manager when an order needs to be placed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, and verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Qualifications

Education: Medical assistant certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Experience: 1 year of previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Excellent assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently and effectively in a busy environment. Knowledge of EMRs and regulatory practices.