Certified Medical Assistant, Neurology Support, Full-Time / Day

Company: Ascension, A01
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: March 27, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Medical Asst-Cert - Neurology Support - Full-Time, Day - Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola - Pensacola, FL Why Join Ascension? Now more than ever, our healthcare teams across Ascension need compassionate caregivers. We are united by a common goal: to provide compassionate, personalized care for all - especially those most in need. This rings especially true as we shift our focus to the ongoing health concerns with the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19. During this time, on-site hiring events and interviews will be paused so that we can focus on the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and ultimately the patients and communities we serve. We understand the value of these in-person opportunities, but will pivot to virtual connections with qualified candidates to fill these critical roles on our care teams. We have a variety of full-time, part-time, and temporary employment opportunities available nationwide. Thank you for your patience and we encourage you to join our team of caregivers by applying online at jobs.ascension.org or liking our Ascension Careers Facebook page, where we will continue to publish relevant content and event updates. Ascension Sacred Heart is a faith-based health system that provides a network of hospitals, outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and a variety of other health services to communities in South Alabama and across Northwest Florida.  The health system includes the 566-bed Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola and the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, the region's only facility specializing in the care of children. Major regional services based in Pensacola also include the Heart and Vascular Institute, the area's leading Stroke Center, a Level II Trauma Center, and a Cancer Center affiliated with MD Anderson Cancer Network.   In 2003, Ascension Sacred Heart opened its Emerald Coast hospital, a 76-bed community hospital in Walton County, near Destin, Fla. Ascension Sacred Heart also includes a 75-bed hospital in Panama City where services include a Level II trauma center and advanced cardiovascular care, as well as a 19-bed community hospital in Port St. Joe, FL, that serves Gulf and Franklin counties. Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. What You Will Do As an Associate with Sacred Heart Health System-FL, you will have the opportunity to assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider). Responsibilities: Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties. Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing. Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment. May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications. What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration: Required Credential(s): BLS Provider credentialed from the  American Heart Association (AHA)  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. One or more of the following: Medical Assistant credentialed from the  American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Medical Assistant credentialed from the  American Allied Health National Certification and Registration  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Medical Assistant credentialed from the  National Healthcare Association  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Medical Assistant credentialed from the  American Medical Technologists (AMT)  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Medical Assistant credentialed from the  National Association for Health Professionals  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Medical Assistant credentialed from the  National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: Diploma  High school diploma or GED required Work Experience: National certification required, please see the list above for accepted credentialing agencies. Experience in a physician's office or clinic highly preferred. High-level customer service. Ability to be a team player. Equal Employment Opportunity Sacred Heart Health System is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement Sacred Heart Health System participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify (link to E-verify site)

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