ProMedica·Sylvania, Alabama
The Medical Assistant provides patient-centric care by gathering data, documenting visit reasons, and obtaining vital signs. They also handle patient communications, answer phone calls, and relay messages to providers and nurses.
Weekly Hours: 40
Status: Full time
Shift: Days (United States of America)
A ProMedica Medical Assistant is a key member of our patient centric care delivery model. In the office setting, the Medical Assistant communicates with patients and co-workers and collaborates with leadership to recommend changes to improve patient care.
This person in this position provides a safe patient experience from the moment they walk into a ProMedica facility. From fathering data from the patient to documenting the reasons for the visit and obtaining vitals, the medial assistant strives for clinical excellence.
Communication is key in this role. You will communicate with patients, peers and all members of the health care team. You will show your clinical knowledge outside patient rooms as well when answering patient phone calls and relaying messages for providers or nurses.
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.
High school graduate or equivalent. BLS (CPR), must present a current BLS course card from the AHA at time of employment or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Previous experience in medical office preferred. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org [employment@promedica.org]
Market context
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