CLN Dental Assistant - PN Float Pool - PRN

About the role

Acts as a collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care, 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. Assists coworkers and draws blood as needed.

Responsibilities

• Initiates patient care
• Gathers vital signs
• Prepares patient and exam room for procedures
• Collections specimens
• Provides patient education and support
• Affords assistance to coworkers
• Draws blood as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of certified medical assistant program, completion of the Huntsville Hospital Patient Care Tech program or CNA preferred
• BLS must be received within the orientation period
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Minimum of one year experience working in a clinic setting preferred

Qualifications

• Education required: High school diploma or GED
• Education preferred: Completion of certified medical assistant program, completion of the Huntsville Hospital Patient Care Tech program or CNA
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: CNA or LPN Preferred. BLS must be received within the orientation period

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly
• Uses computer, fax machine and copy machine
• Detail-oriented
• Works well in a team environment

About Us

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset!

We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

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