Medical Assistant - MA

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Medical Assistant in the Pulmonary Department at UAB St. Vincent's East. The role involves assisting physicians with patient examinations and treatments, performing clinical duties, taking vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and handling basic clerical and materials management tasks. UAB St. Vincent’s, part of UAB Medicine, has served Alabama for over 125 years with five hospitals and numerous clinics. The organization is committed to compassionate, personalized care, addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, and fostering teamwork among its 4,800+ employees. It is recognized as one of Alabama’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, dedicated to improving health and lives.

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.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Assist with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician 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.