CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
UAB Medicine
Summary
Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
Job description
Position Overview
- Department: Primary Care
- Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 - 5:00, Wednesday 7:30 - 12:00
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Cleveland
What You Will Do
Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
- Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider 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.
- May document the provider's encounter with patients. List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- CMA Certification required upon hire/transfer date.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education OR experience, if applicable.
Requirements
- BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
- CMA Certification required upon hire/transfer date
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
UAB Medicine is the academic medical center and healthcare system of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving as Alabama's largest healthcare provider and one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As part of the UAB Health System, it operates multiple hospitals including UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, and The Kirklin Clinic, providing comprehensive medical services across primary care, specialty care, and advanced tertiary care. UAB Medicine is renowned for its cutting-edge research, medical education programs, and clinical innovation, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the United States for various specialties. The institution serves as a major referral center for complex medical cases throughout the Southeast region and plays a critical role in advancing medical science through its integration of clinical care, research, and education. With a strong commitment to community health and medical excellence, UAB Medicine provides advanced treatments in areas such as cancer care, cardiovascular services, neurology, transplantation, and trauma care while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.