Clinic Assistant

Medical Assistant

Acts as a collaborative member of the clinic team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Works directly with Physician and Administrator in delivering and maintaining patient care consistent with established policies and procedures. Assesses and provides appropriate intervention for the problems that patients and companies experience related to health care and treatment to include teaching, counseling, and supporting as needed.

Qualifications

Education required: High School Diploma/GED.

License, certification and registration: Completion of Certified Medical Assistant Program. BLS required by completion of Orientation period. Certified Federal Drug Screen Collector. Certified Breath Alcohol Technician.

Experience: Minimum of one year medical experience in a clinic or hospital setting. Three years' experience in direct patient care preferred. Must be competent in taking vital signs, giving injections, practicing phlebotomy techniques, and lab procedures. Knowledge of computer EMR charting systems. Familiar with patient referral and follow-up.

Additional skills/abilities: Must have excellent communication skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be proficient with computers, fax machine, and copy machine. Must be detail oriented and work well in a team environment.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army's Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!