Medical Assistant - Huntsville, Al

Medical Assistant – Huntsville, AL (T232354)

The Medical Assistant will join a busy outpatient Family Medicine Clinic. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the role involves performing clinical procedures to prepare patients and/or research participants for treatment or research protocol. The assistant will aid physicians or other healthcare team members with completion of treatment/protocol, perform simple non‑invasive patient procedures, and may assist with clerical and lab duties as requested.

The position responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric.

• Prepare patients for treatment.
• Assist physicians or other healthcare team members with treatment.
• Intake patients and record vitals in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Perform various clerical and lab duties, including completing patient forms, updating ICD‑10 codes in EMR, completing medication prior authorizations, and refilling prescriptions under physicians' guidance.

Salary Range: $15.00 – $17.00

Location: Huntsville, AL

High School diploma or GED required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

• Previous Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient medical clinic with a wide age range of patients.
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Team player.
• Ability to multitask.
• Work well under pressure.

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• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Huntsville Regional Medical Campus
• Job Category: Clerical & Administrative
• Organization:  Huntsville Clinic-Family Med
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day/1st Shift
• Work Arrangement: Onsite