What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLN Medical Assistant, Athens-Limestone Center for Digestive and Liver Center, FT position at Athens-Limestone Hospital?
CLN Medical Assistant, Athens-Limestone Center for Digestive and Liver Center, FT
US-AL-AthensHospitalAthens Limestone Hospital
Requisition ID 2026-76680 Position Type Regular Full-Time Department Number AL-64342 Department Name PN Center Digestive & Liver Shift 1 Category (Portal Searching) Nursing Support
Overview
The Medical Assistant (MA) delivers direct patient care in the clinical setting beginning with escorting the patient to the examination room, performing any treatments and procedures required by the physician, and ending with the discharging of the patient. He/she recognizes, reports, and documents clinical observations. He/she is responisble for coding the procedures correctly.
Qualifications
Education required: High School Diploma or GED
License, Certification and/or registration: Current CPR Certification. Current Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) Preferred
Additional Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate clearly
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures.
Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to, regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness.
About Us
Our Mission: Be the Difference
Our Vision: Excellence Always
Our Values: Safety, Compassion, Innovation & Excellence
Benefits:
We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!