CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Position Summary

• 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.
• 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.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics
• Certified Medical Assistant Certification
• Some experience in patient care is preferred; CMA BLS (within 30 days of employment)
• 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

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.