"CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT"

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Performs all duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging and storage of lab specimens for testing
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

• ALL CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
• Some experience in patient care is preferred
• Must be able to recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality Ability to multi-task Must be self-directed/self-motivated
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Must be able to accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one's own work
• Must be able to perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations
• Must be able to relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background

Hourly Range: $15.00 - $23.55

Qualifications

Education

• 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.
• 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.