MEDICAL ASSISTANT- HUNTSVILLE, AL
Description
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, to perform clinical procedures to prepare patients and/or research participants for treatment or research protocol. To assist physician or other healthcare team member with completion of treatment/protocol. To perform simple, non-invasive patient procedures according to applicable policy and/or protocol. May perform various clerical and/or lab duties as requested. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric. The Medical Assistant will join a busy pediatrics outpatient clinic.
Job Duties & Responsibilities\:
- Room patient, obtain vital signs, patient history, medication history, and reason for seeking care.
- Document histories accordingly in electronic medical records (EMR).
- Assist physicians or other healthcare team members with treatment.
- Administer and properly record childhood vaccinations.
- Perform various clerical and lab duties, which include\: in-house labs, completing patient forms, assisting with referrals, completing medication prior authorizations, and refilling prescriptions under physicians' guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range\: $15.00 - $17.00
LOCATED IN HUNTSVILLE, AL