136 assistant support jobs found in Huntsville, AL

Overview The Huntsville Hospital Pharmacy Technician Training Program is a 10-week paid training program designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to be a successful pharmacy technician. The program's goal is to develop career pharmacy technicians who assist pharmacists in providing optimal drug therapy for patients. The program is partnered with TRC's Pharmacy Technicians University, who will award a certificate of completion to those who meet all educational objectives. Educational activities include online modules by Pharmacy Technicians University, activities related to the course content conducted across the HH campus, and practical training in the area in which you will be working, including inpatient care at Huntsville Hospital Main or Women's & Children's, Sterile Products, Outpatient Prescription Processing, Mail Order, and Transitions of Care. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED...

Overview Performs a wide variety of technical patient care activities and clerical support related to patients admitted to Emergency Services. Assists nursing personnel by performing routine patient care activities. Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certifications: High school diploma or GED required. Experience: Prior medical experience preferred. 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 familiar with emergency procedures, legal requirements and standard nursing procedures. Must be certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers. BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in the orientation period. Knowledge of hospital forms and patient identification equipment preferred. Must have a working knowledge of medical terminology. Must be familiar with multi-line...

Overview Provides assistance by transporting patients within the department, to nursing units and to ancillary departments. In partnership with nursing, assists in providing 1:1 direct observation of patients on suicide precautions. Qualifications Education:  High school diploma or GED required.   License, Certification and/or Registration: BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in the orientation period   Experience: Prior medical and/or customer service experience preferred . Previous patient care preferred.   Additional Skills/Abilities:   Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment and changing tasks frequently.  Must be familiar with emergency procedures, legal requirements and standard nursing procedures. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.  Must be certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers. Knowledge of hospital forms and...

Overview The Surgical Support Attendant works under the direction of the RN/Licensed Practical Nurse. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, transporting patients, and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the unit. The Attendant demonstrates the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, to set and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required: Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Experience: Previous patient care experience preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to work under stress. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. About Us Build your career with us At Huntsville...

Overview Anesthesia Technician supports the anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist by the preparation and Set up of appropriate equipment and supplies for each surgical case.  Qualifications Education required : High school/GED. Licence, certification and/or registration: BLS required within first 6 months of employment Experience: Previous hospital experience preferred but not required. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must successfully complete hospital and unit orientation. Ability to communicate in English. About Us Build your career with us At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s...

Overview The Student Nurse Aide works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Student Nurse include providing direct patient care standards. The Student Nurse must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Responsibilities Provides basic and select advanced nursing care to patients within the Student Nurse Aide’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs. Advanced nursing activities that may be delegated to the competent Student Nurse Aide by the RN/LPN include simple dressing changes, phlebotomy, PIV removal, routine medication administration, and more as defined by policy. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age, gender,...

Overview The Surgical Support Attendant works under the direction of the RN/Licensed Practical Nurse. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, transporting patients, and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the unit. The Attendant demonstrates the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, to set and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required: Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Experience: Previous patient care experience preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to work under stress. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. About Us Build your career with us At Huntsville...

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 Serves as patrol officer in the hospital facilities. Responsible for observing, monitoring, and the reporting activities in the HH Health System using patrol techniques and responding to security incidents as required. May be called upon to greet, valet park, transport patients or perform other duties as assigned.  Qualifications Education: High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred. License, Certification and/or Registration: Must possess a driver's license and be insurable by HH standards. Must successfully complete the Huntsville Hospital P.R.I.D.E. Academy includes multiple certifications to include IAHSS Basic Officer certification. Experience: Security, military or law enforcement experience accompanied with customer service experience preferred. Supervisory and Healthcare experience also preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must be able to work in a fast paced environment,...

Overview The Nursing Student works as a Patient Care Aide until Apprentice Certification is obtained. The responsibilities of the Nursing Student include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Nursing Student must exhibit the ability to work with people form diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment Qualifications Education required: High School diploma/GED. Candidates must be enrolled in a Board approved nursing education program and be selected for the RN apprenticeship program by the college or university. License, certification and/or registration: BLS required before the conclusion of hte orientation period.  About Us Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named   Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News...

Overview The Oral Surgery Dental Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to oral and maxillofacial surgeons in a not-for-profit, community-based hospital oral surgery clinic. The assistant performs a wide range of duties, including chairside assisting, patient preparation, sterilization, radiography, and post-operative care, while maintaining a sterile and efficient environment. The ideal candidate will be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting and is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care. This position operates in a hospital-based oral surgery clinic and may include assisting in the hospital operating room. The work environment involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens, surgical instruments, and anesthetic agents. Strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols is essential. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required Education preferred:...

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 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 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 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

Responsibilities Performs venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Processes and receives specimens into the laboratory, following laboratory protocol for specimen acceptability and rejection. Enters outpatient orders into Laboratory Information System. Collects chain of custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases according to protocol. Assists with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed. Performs other related functions as assigned. Qualifications Education: -A high school diploma or GED; Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred. Must provide documented evidence to perform waived testing. Experience: One year phlebotomy experience including obtaining specimens from neonate,...

Overview The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Medical Assistant (MA). 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 on...