Full-Time
Medical Assistant
Deadline 8/18/27
DCH Health System
West Alabama health system
No salary listed
Tuscaloosa, AL, USA + 2 more
More locations: Millport, AL, USA | Fayette, AL, USA
In Person
Certification
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Phlebotomy
Medication Administration
Patient Care
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Vital Signs
OSHA
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of two years of experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient medical practice or related medical facility is required.
- Knowledge of general medical office procedures is required.
- A Medical Assistant Certificate is preferred.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment is required.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions is required.
- Excellent verbal communication skills are required to interact with patients and other visitors.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with medical staff and coworkers is required.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality is required.
- Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical support assistance for clinic patients according to established standards and practices.
- Greet and assist patients as needed.
- Obtain, organize, and maintain patient files.
- Answer and return patient phone calls in support of nursing and office staff.
- Perform administrative tasks, including entering office charges into the electronic medical record.
- Assist physicians and clinical staff with patient examinations, procedures, tests, treatments, and minor procedures.
- Work in coordination with and as directed by registered nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, or the office manager.
- Escort patients to examination rooms and take medical histories and vital signs as indicated.
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms with the necessary instruments.
- Instruct patients in sample collection, testing, and procedures.
- Schedule appointments, examinations, and tests as needed.
- Screen and respond to triage calls and ensure follow-up by a nurse or physician.
- Obtain and send medical reports and records from other healthcare providers as needed.
- Sterilize equipment and instruments used daily, and clean and stock rooms as scheduled and as needed.
- Attend required clinical meetings.
- Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for applicable procedures and tests, and assist with completing FMLA, work release, and related forms.
- Perform patient X-ray testing and assist with applicable quality testing and reporting for OSHA and state regulations.
- Perform phlebotomy procedures and fingersticks as ordered; coordinate laboratory samples with outside laboratories and complete or assist with in-office laboratory processing and reporting.
- Complete required online and other laboratory requisitions accompanying blood samples sent to outside laboratories.
- Administer injections, immunizations, and medications as directed by physicians.
- Assist physicians and clinical staff with patient prescriptions.
- Dispose of medical waste appropriately.
- Enter office charges and perform related support duties through the electronic medical record.
- Maintain patient privacy in written medical records and computer records.
- Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet.
- Perform essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
- Identify and reduce unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors, and employees.
- Recognize and take appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Adhere to DCH Health System policies, procedures, behavioral standards, compliance requirements, and employee handbook requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
DCH Health System is a public health system serving Tuscaloosa and communities across West Alabama. The system provides hospital, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, rehabilitation, and outpatient services through regional care facilities. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout West Alabama. Its operating model centers on hospital and ambulatory care supported by clinical departments, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, imaging, laboratories, technology, facilities, and patient services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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