What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (MA) - Cardiology position at North Alabama Medical Center?
North Alabama Shoals Hospital
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Cardiology
Job Type: Full Time | Days
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8a-5p
Your Experience Matters
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More About Our Team
North Alabama Medical Group is a diverse and growing network of healthcare practices serving patients throughout the Shoals and surrounding communities. As part of North Alabama Medical Center, our team brings together more than 15 clinics and a wide range of primary and specialty care services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology, surgery, urology, women's health, behavioral health, and more. Our practices are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home while building lasting relationships with the patients and communities we serve. With a collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, clinical staff, and support professionals, North Alabama Medical Group offers a dynamic environment where team members can make a meaningful impact, support one another, and grow professionally while helping patients achieve healthier lives.
How You'll Contribute
A Certified Medical Assistant who excels in this role:
We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed general acute care facility that boasts spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and intensive care and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region's only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals' only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is Joint Commission accredited, is a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Tier 2 Hospital, and has received a Blue Distinguished award in hip and knee replacements. This facility employs over 300 individuals and has more than 100 physicians on staff.
EEOC Statement
"North Alabama Shoals Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Cardiology
Job Type: Full Time | Days
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8a-5p
Your Experience Matters
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More About Our Team
North Alabama Medical Group is a diverse and growing network of healthcare practices serving patients throughout the Shoals and surrounding communities. As part of North Alabama Medical Center, our team brings together more than 15 clinics and a wide range of primary and specialty care services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology, surgery, urology, women's health, behavioral health, and more. Our practices are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home while building lasting relationships with the patients and communities we serve. With a collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, clinical staff, and support professionals, North Alabama Medical Group offers a dynamic environment where team members can make a meaningful impact, support one another, and grow professionally while helping patients achieve healthier lives.
How You'll Contribute
A Certified Medical Assistant who excels in this role:
- Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
- Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
- Documents patient care given.
- Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
- Maintains examination areas.
- Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- High School diploma
- CCMA, CMA or RMA Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 60 days of hire
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed general acute care facility that boasts spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and intensive care and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region's only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals' only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is Joint Commission accredited, is a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Tier 2 Hospital, and has received a Blue Distinguished award in hip and knee replacements. This facility employs over 300 individuals and has more than 100 physicians on staff.
EEOC Statement
"North Alabama Shoals Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.