MEDICAL ASSISTANT (SELMA, AL)

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.

Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00

High School diploma or GED required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and clinical competence in patient care
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be self-directed/self-motivated
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Must be able to accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one's own work
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
• Must be able to convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief
• Must be able to relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background
• Must be able to exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment
• Must be able to perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations
• Must be able to demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way
• Must be able to maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs
  
  

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Primary Location

Selma Family Medical Campus

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

310005500 Selma Family Med

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite