What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLN Clinic Assistant - Valley ENT - FT - 1st Shift position at Huntsville Hospital System?
Overview
Responsible for assisting the physician in patient treatment issues, providing direct patient care, and maintaining proper standards of care. Performs patient check out procedures, schedules follow up and/or referral visits and collects deductibles and co-pays. Assists physicians and resident physicians when completing physical examinations. Obtains laboratory specimens and prepares them for transport. Provides clerical support and maintains systematic initiation and follow up of scheduled events.
Responsibilities
- Observes professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical or employment of patients of the clinic.
- Must follow and enforce accepted Safety practices for patients and Hospital.
- Must report safety hazards and initiate appropriate action.
- Must participate in safety instructional programs.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of this position as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: Six months to one year of physician office experience preferred.
Licenses/Certificates: Certified Medical Assistant preferred.