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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Certified Medical Assistant - Wiregrass Surgical Associates

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDothan, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Required: 0–1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of an externship program.
  • Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
  • Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
  • Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT certification is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BCLS) issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for an employer.

Responsibilities

  • Assist providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, performing urine tests, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
  • Prepare and clean exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
  • Perform patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
  • Review and maintain daily logs and documentation.
  • Support administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
  • Maintain an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
  • Monitor and requisition clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
  • Educate patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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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