CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Clinic - UAB Medicine - UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF)
Birmingham, AL
About the Job
Work Schedule: Full Time
Work Location: Family Medicine Clinic, UAB Hospital-Highlands
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more
In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
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.
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED required.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
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
If certified by another accrediting agency, AAMA or NHA certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Work Location: Family Medicine Clinic, UAB Hospital-Highlands
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more
In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
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.
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED required.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
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
If certified by another accrediting agency, AAMA or NHA certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Source : UAB Medicine - UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF)