Huntsville Hospital Health System·Boaz, Alabama
The Lab Assistant coordinates clerical and nursing home functions, including scheduling, specimen collection, and computer registration. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate billing information, training staff, and ensuring timely submission of charts for coding.
Overview Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, coordinates clerical and nursing home functions, to include scheduling and collecting Nursing and Group Homes, coordinating offsite collection site staffing, computer registration, order entry, printing, charting, mailing, faxing and filing of reports, accessioning of Pathology/Cytology specimens, answering telephone. Duties also include assuring accurate charges and billing information, employee competency testing, procedure manual reviews/updates, clerical staff training, assuring that all charts are submitted to coder in a timely manner and reviewing nursing home monthly bills for accuracy. The above 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.
Education: Prefer high school diploma or equivalent. (i.e. GED) Experience: 2 years clerical experience after 1 to 2 months on-the-job training. Abilities/Skills: Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele instructions and other information. Numerical ability to calculate by formula. Form perception, finger dexterity to handle paper work and keyboards. Dependable. About Us Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.
The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of clerical experience. Candidates must possess strong verbal communication, numerical calculation skills, and the ability to handle detailed paperwork.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
LPN Staff - Madison Hospital Acute Med Care 3rd FL - FT - 1st Shift
Health Care Assistant - Madison Hospital Acute Med Care 3rd FL - FT - 3rd Shift
Health Care Assistant - Madison Hospital Acute Med Care 3rd FL - FT - 3rd Shift