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.

General Responsibilities

• 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.

All candidates for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs specific, non-invasive clinical procedures to prepare patient or research participant for treatment or research protocol. Assists physician or other healthcare team member in administering direct and indirect treatment. Adheres to all applicable policies and protocols.
• Performs clerical tasks as requested including, but not limited to, scheduling, maintaining patient charts, typing and insurance filing.
• May perform lab activities as requested such as venipuncture and referring specimens for testing.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Provides a safe environment for patients and others. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric.
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred

• Comfortable with data entry into a software program.
• Ability to adhere to accepted protocols/procedures.
• Ability to work in a communal office setting with other lab staff.

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.