83 patient care assistant jobs found

Overview Responsible for assisting the physician in patient treatment issues, providing direct patient care, and maintaining proper standards of care. Performs patient check out procedures, schedules follow up and/or referral visits and collects deductibles and co-pays.  Assists physicians and resident physicians when completing physical examinations.  Obtains laboratory specimens and prepares them for transport. Provides clerical support and maintains systematic initiation and follow up of scheduled events. Responsibilities Observes professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical or employment of patients of the clinic.  Must follow and enforce accepted Safety practices for patients and Hospital. Must report safety hazards and initiate appropriate action. Must participate in safety instructional programs.   The above statements reflect the general...

Overview Acts 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. Will be  working predominately with Dr Lance Justice.  Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required.   Certification:  Certified Medical Assistant preferred.    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....

Overview The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS) implements clinical documentation improvement (CDI) activities in an effort to support accuracy and quality of the patient records and to ensure that coded diagnoses are an accurate reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care. The role of the CDI specialist involves reviewing the medical record documentation and clinical indicators and working with providers to ensure a complete and accurate medical record. An accurate medical record is important for the patient, for continuity of care by the next provider, and to demonstrate high quality care by the physician and the hospital. The CDI Specialist will identify potential gaps in clinical documentation for inpatient and payer populations as directed throughout the hospitalization. He/she will also educate physicians and key healthcare providers regarding clinical documentation improvement and the need for accurate and complete...

Overview The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Medical Assistant for our Albertville, AL location. This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The MA will perform clinical and secretarial duties including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical and organizational tasks under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator. The MA must be able to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff. Qualifications Education required: HS/GED License, Certification and/or Registration: ROT or CCMA certification required by first 90 days of employment Experience: Minimum one-year full-time clinical experience in healthcare preferred Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines Outstanding organizational, verbal and...

Overview To assist the physician with patient care in the medical office setting. Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or GED preferred Experience: One (1)  year of  previous experience in a medical office setting preferred Licenses/Certific ates: Medical Assistant Certification  required. B LS Certification required within 30 days of hire

Overview Performs all cashier duties such as being courteous, totaling sales, and providing correct change. Must follow all cashier policies and guidelines daily by maintaining the register keeping it locked at all times. Additional duties may apply such as stocking condiments, cleaning, serving and prepping occasionally. Follows established practices and procedures for patient identification and service.  Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certifications:  High school graduate or GED preferred Experience:  Food service experience in a high volume setting preferred.  Additional Skills/Abilities:  Excellent communication and customer service skills required.  Must be knowledgeable of and able to follow the standards of federal, state and regulatory agencies and Joint Commission for sanitation, food preparation and handling. Must be able to properly identify patients and maintain confidentiality....

Overview As a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) Operator, you are often the first point of contact the public has with the hospital. Whether calling to ask about a patient, to inquire about a bill, or to find out if they should come to the emergency room, the operator is the first person with whom a caller interacts, and that interaction can set the tone for their whole experience. Responsibilities You will also be the person trusted to connect calls between departments within the hospital, to contact providers on call, and to announce codes and notify the correct people when alarms sound. You are the person who will answer calls from the emergency telephones located outside and ensure that the emergency room is notified and responds to the person in distress. You will maintain a balanced cash drawer, verify ref labs, and sign off on cash deposits. You will sign as a witness when mortuaries pick up decedents, and make sure...

Overview The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Medical Assistant (MA) floater. This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The MA will assist various orthopedic physicians under the direction of Clinical Coordinator and provide coverage for clinical teams as needed. Perform general nursing duties, suture/staple removal, and wound care/dressing changes. Drawing up and calling in medications. Application of sterile fields and removal of casts and splints. Locate any necessary imaging, test results or reports for upcoming appointments. Schedule and precert MRI’S, lab work, procedures, and surgeries. Prepare for clinic by printing out patient information as requested by physicians, as well as prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, etc. Assist with verifying pre-op labs and scheduling surgery clearances as needed. Fill out disability, return-to-work, and insurance forms. Obtain physician signature...

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family. Assists coworkers and draws blood as needed. Qualifications Education required: High school diploma or GED. Education preferred: Completion of certified medical assistant program, completion of the Huntsville Hospital Patient Care Tech program or CNA.  License, Certification and/or Registration: CNA or LPN Preferred. BLS must be received within the orientation period. Experience: Phlebotomy experience preferred. Minimum of one year experience working in a clinic setting preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced...

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family. Assists coworkers and draws blood as needed. Qualifications Education required: High school diploma or GED. Education preferred: Completion of certified medical assistant program, completion of the Huntsville Hospital Patient Care Tech program or CNA.  License, Certification and/or Registration: CNA or LPN Preferred. BLS must be received within the orientation period. Experience: Phlebotomy experience preferred. Minimum of one year experience working in a clinic setting preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced...

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family. Assists coworkers and draws blood as needed. Qualifications Education required: High school diploma or GED. Education preferred: Completion of certified medical assistant program, completion of the Huntsville Hospital Patient Care Tech program or CNA.  License, Certification and/or Registration: CNA or LPN Preferred. BLS must be received within the orientation period. Experience: Phlebotomy experience preferred. Minimum of one year experience working in a clinic setting preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced...

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family. Assists coworkers and draws blood as needed. Qualifications Education required: High school diploma or GED. Education preferred: Completion of certified medical assistant program, completion of the Huntsville Hospital Patient Care Tech program or CNA.  License, Certification and/or Registration: CNA or LPN Preferred. BLS must be received within the orientation period. Experience: Phlebotomy experience preferred. Minimum of one year experience working in a clinic setting preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced...

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family. Assists coworkers and draws blood as needed. Qualifications Education required: High school diploma or GED. Education preferred: Completion of certified medical assistant program, completion of the Huntsville Hospital Patient Care Tech program or CNA.  License, Certification and/or Registration: CNA or LPN Preferred. BLS must be received within the orientation period. Experience: Phlebotomy experience preferred. Minimum of one year experience working in a clinic setting preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced...

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family. Assists coworkers and draws blood as needed. Qualifications Education required: High school diploma or GED. Education preferred: Completion of certified medical assistant program, completion of the Huntsville Hospital Patient Care Tech program or CNA.  License, Certification and/or Registration: CNA or LPN Preferred. BLS must be received within the orientation period. Experience: Phlebotomy experience preferred. Minimum of one year experience working in a clinic setting preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced...

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Responsible for registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and answering of telephone. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens.  Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family.  Returns patient phone calls. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required.  Must be a Certified Medical Assistant. 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. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing...

Overview Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and practitioners. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required License, certification and/or registration: Current CPR Certification. Current Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) Experience: Cardiology experience preferred Additional skills/abilities: Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. Ability to perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate clearly. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures. Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to,...

Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.   Depending upon the needs of the physician office, the Medical Assistant may serve in the capacity of a clinical medical assistant or office receptionist.     As clinical medical assistant : provides nursing care to patients, under the direction of a physician, who present with a broad range of medical complaints. The job includes, but is not limited to, the following: receiving patients, performing vital signs, specimen collection, giving injections, documenting charts as necessary, communicating clinical information to patients and other essential parties, maintaining all appropriate clinical logs as defined by MMC guidelines, and assisting the other staff however necessary....

Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.   Depending upon the needs of the physician office, the Medical Assistant may serve in the capacity of a clinical medical assistant or office receptionist.     As clinical medical assistant : provides nursing care to patients, under the direction of a physician, who present with a broad range of medical complaints. The job includes, but is not limited to, the following: receiving patients, performing vital signs, specimen collection, giving injections, documenting charts as necessary, communicating clinical information to patients and other essential parties, maintaining all appropriate clinical logs as defined by MMC guidelines, and assisting the other staff however necessary....

Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.   A Student Patient Access clerk is a health care professional who is responsible for  greeting and checking in patients, greeting visitors and adddressing their need.  Responsibilities also include customer service, Location: Marshall Medical Centers Outpatient/Inpatient services North and South facilities Report to: Patient Access Coordinator/Patient Access Manager   Some of the many skills performed ·         Customer Service ·         Communication ·         Computer Data Entry ·         Multi-tasking ·         Use of Internet ·         Teamwork       Qualifications EDUCATION:...

Overview To assist the physician with patient care in the medical office setting. Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or GED preferred Experience: One (1)  year of  previous experience in a medical office setting preferred Licenses/Certific ates: Medical Assistant Certification  required. B LS Certification required within 30 days of hire