CLN Clinic Assistant, Marshall Medical Centers South- Pulmonology and Sleep, Full Time, 1st Shift

Overview

The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.

Depending upon the needs of the physician office, the Medical Assistant may serve in the capacity of a clinical medical assistant or office receptionist.

As clinical medical assistant : provides nursing care to patients, under the direction of a physician, who present with a broad range of medical complaints. The job includes, but is not limited to, the following: receiving patients, performing vital signs, specimen collection, giving injections, documenting charts as necessary, communicating clinical information to patients and other essential parties, maintaining all appropriate clinical logs as defined by MMC guidelines, and assisting the other staff however necessary.

As office receptionist : responsible for daily front office operations for the practice. Tasks include, but not limited to: answering the phone, making patient appointments, assembling charts, collecting co-pays and collecting any balances due, taking and forwarding messages for clinical staff and entering appropriate patient demographic information.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or Equivalent – required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION :

Certified Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution – preferred.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in another physician office practice – preferred.

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers , an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North , in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.