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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeTucson, AZ, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • One to two years of experience in a healthcare setting working as a Medical Assistant is required.
  • A Certified Medical Assistant certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or a Registered Medical Assistant credential from American Medical Technologists is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States for an employer.
  • The candidate must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including some weekends and holidays.
  • The candidate must understand basic clinical procedures, vital sign collection, and medical terminology.
  • The candidate must be proficient in navigating electronic medical record systems or willing to learn.
  • The candidate must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, walk-in urgent care environment.
  • The candidate must have strong attention to detail and be able to multitask.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare exam rooms and room patients, including taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories and reasons for visits, and documenting information in the electronic medical record.
  • Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, or diagnostic testing and assist providers during treatment, ensuring patients are comfortable and informed.
  • Anticipate providers’ needs during examinations and procedures and ensure necessary supplies and equipment are available.
  • Collect and process blood, urine, and oral-swab specimens under supervision and according to facility protocols.
  • Provide patients with follow-up care or diagnostic-testing instructions as directed by the provider.
  • Administer medications and non-intravenous intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections as directed by the provider and within the scope of certification.
  • Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and sanitize equipment between patient visits; perform basic clinical, aseptic, and laboratory procedures to support patient care.
  • Perform administrative support tasks such as patient check-in, registration, and documentation as needed.
  • Monitor patient flow and collaborate with the care team to support efficient care delivery and reduce wait times.
  • Respond to basic patient questions and relay complex inquiries to the provider or appropriate staff member.
  • Follow infection-control protocols, privacy standards, facility policies, and applicable standards.
  • Travel to other Urgent Care locations as required to support staffing and operational needs.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • One to two years of experience in a clinical, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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