CMA Certified Medical Assistant Patient Safety Advocate Radiology Days (035)

University of Alabama; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to coordinate patient care in the MRI department. This full-time role requires CMA certification, experience in healthcare, and current CPR certification. The position offers hourly pay between $15.00 and $23.55 and various employee benefits such as educational assistance and paid time off.

Benefits

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by AAMA or CCMA by NHA required.
• Experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.
• Current CPR certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care in the MRI department.
• Facilitate proper dressing and screening of patients.
• Answer patient questions and complete pre-appointment screenings.

Skills

Patient safety advocacy

Medical procedures coordination

High school diploma or GED

CMA/CCMA certification

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Degree in Radiology (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.00 - $23.55 / hour

Shift: full-time AM

Schedule: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

This role requires a CMA certification and functions as a patient safety advocate facilitating patient care within the MRI department of Radiology Services.

Job Description

To coordinate patient care in the MRI department. To facilitate proper dressing and screening; discusses procedures; answers patient questions; completes pre-appointment screening history; obtains appropriate ordering diagnoses and pre-certification requirements.

High School diploma or GED required. Experience working in a healthcare facility preferred. 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. Certification or degree in Radiology preferred.

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Employment Type: Hourly

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Hourly Salary Salary: 15 - 23