Certified Medical Assistant

Job Details:

Job Location:

Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056, Position Type:
Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Health Care

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit.
• Determine if the purpose of the visit is urgent or emergent and whether it should be taken directly to the ER.
• Collect patient demographics upon arrival.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential.
• Verify patients’ insurance is active plus verify copay amount due at discharge.
• Prepare patients for exams by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
• Document patients' current medications and all allergies.
• Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedures when needed.
• Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.
• Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.
• Take patients’ specimens and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
• Stocking exam rooms.
• Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate with the manager when an order needs to be placed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, and verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

• Education:
  
  Medical assistant certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.
• Additional Skills/Abilities:
  
  Excellent assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently and effectively in a busy environment. Knowledge of EMRs and regulatory practices.