CLN Clinic Assistant

Overview

Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family. Returns patient phone calls.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of Certified Medical Assistant program. Completion of the Huntsville Hospital Patient Care Tech program.

License: CNA or LPN preferred. BCLS must be received within the orientation period.

Experience: Phlebotomy experience preferred. Minimum of one year experience working in a clinic setting preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to use computer, fax machine and copy machine. Must be detail oriented and work well in a team environment.