Medical Assistant Attalla (shifts include weekends)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care in the clinic. Helps assist physicians/providers with patient care procedures. Performs inhouse lab testing including CLIA waived tests and venipuncture. Performs a variety of duties including radiological exams under the direction of physician.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing simple medical and laboratory procedures.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: Current CPR certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Ability to complete and maintain certification to perform Federal drug and alcohol screens, under the direction of laboratory director.

Physical Demands: Stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; constant/repetitive standing; requires normal, correctable vision and hearing, and the ability to accurately discern color as necessary to perform job functions.

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an ones own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.