Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

UAB St. Vincent's•Vestavia Hills, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will work in the Primary Care department at UAB St. Vincent's Vestavia Hills. This role involves assisting with patient examinations and treatments under the direction of a provider, performing clinical duties, interviewing patients, recording vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and performing basic clerical and materials management functions. The CMA may also document provider encounters, transcribe patient orders, and manage prescriptions.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
CMA Certification required upon hire/transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education OR experience, if applicable.

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.
Document the provider's encounter with patients, listing 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.