About this opportunity
Huntsville Hospital lists this Medical Assistant - DeKalb Family Medicine - FT - 1st Shift opportunity in fort payne, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Clinical Team MemberActs as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity and quality care to patients. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, draw up meds and give injections. Provide patient educations and support as needed to assist providers, patients and family. Answer and return phone calls pertaining to patients medical/clinical questions and concerns.QualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GED required.Certification: Certified Medical Assistant preferred, but not required.Experience: Minimum of one year clinic experience in clinic setting. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Previous customer service experience preferred. Typing, word processing, computer, and telephone skills preferred. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience in Athena is preferred, but not required.Additional Skills/Abilities:Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to use computer, fax machine and copy machine. Must be detail oriented and work well in a team environment. Experience with GPMS/EMR is desired. BCLS must be received within the orientation period.About UsDeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women's and children's services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group.DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.
Worksite address
fort payne, AL, 35968, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.