Certified Medical Assistant

UAB St. Vincent's•Vestavia Hills, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Primary Care Department at UAB St. Vincent's Vestavia Hills. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, with no weekends or holidays. Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Requirements

CMA Certification required upon hire/transfer date.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
New CMA graduates are welcome!

Responsibilities

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
Perform select clinical duties.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
May document the provider's encounter with patients.
List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.