CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Clinic

University of Alabama at Birmingham • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Joining our team of certified medical assistants (CMAs) helps position you as a clinical leader on our interdisciplinary outpatient care teams, where CMAs are empowered to move medicine forward, build a lasting career, and develop leadership skills. CMAs are key partners to our world-class physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses, providing essential support to clinical, nursing, and administrative functions in ensuring a quality patient experience. Responsibilities include organizing and maintaining patient records and a wide variety of clinical nursing support tasks, such as prepping patients for exams, performing basic lab tests, and obtaining medical histories. The ideal candidate enjoys a fast-paced environment and adapts well to emergency situations, communicates and interacts easily with people of all backgrounds, possesses keen interpersonal skills, and displays compassion for others. CMAs are encouraged to advance their careers and realize their personal potential through infinite career paths, including our CMA Career Ladder Program, which offers staff the opportunity to advance as a CMA level II or advanced CMA. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, to perform clinical procedures to prepare patients and/or research participants for treatment or research protocol. To assist physician or other healthcare team member with completion of treatment/protocol. To perform simple, non-invasive patient procedures according to applicable policy and/or protocol. May perform various clerical and/or lab duties as requested. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Currently certified as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Self-directed and self-motivated
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to recognize patient confidentiality rights and responsibilities
• Ability to convey empathy and compassion
• Ability to relate to others in a manner that creates teamwork and cooperation
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds
• Exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Ability to perform effectively in emergency situations
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Maintain a customer focus

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining patient records
• Prepping patients for exams
• Performing basic lab tests
• Obtaining medical histories
• Assisting physician or other healthcare team members with treatment/protocol completion
• Performing simple, non-invasive patient procedures
• Performing various clerical and/or lab duties as requested

Benefits

• 100% tuition assistance
• Wellness initiatives
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees