CLN Clinic Assistant Offsite, Marshall Medical Centers, Offsite Services, Full-Time, Days

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Schedules patients at physician request for diagnostic services
• Verifies insurance coverage for services as well as whether a pre-authorization is required – obtaining the pre-authorization as needed
• Communicates appointment information and preparation instructions to patients
• Communicates with referring providers to ensure all clinical documentation needed is available at time of appointment
• Ensures that provider receives results in a timely manner
• Registers lab patients and ensures accuracy of information by utilizing AccuReg on a daily basis
• Prints medical records for practice as needed to improve continuity of care
• Assists with ease of referral to various other MMC services such as PT, CCC, etc.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture or finger stick following MMC collection and infection guidelines
• Prepares other body fluid specimens (urine, fecal matter, sputum, semen, cultures, etc.) for transportation to the lab
• Maintains requested statistics, clinical documentation, and reports

Qualifications

This position requires, at minimum, a high school diploma or GED. Prior experience in the healthcare environment and/or customer service is preferred. Prior experience with or certification in phlebotomy is preferred. A working knowledge of computers and systems to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are necessary. This position requires the ability to communicate in a pleasant, professional, concise, and caring manner. It also requires critical thinking and problem solving to ensure the best care possible for our patients.

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.