Primary Care Medical Assistant III — Onsite Patient Care

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Green Mercy is seeking a CCMA-certified Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect nursing care in a primary care setting. Responsibilities include taking vitals, preparing exam rooms, and assisting providers per orders.

The role requires a CCMA certification, CPR/BLS, and at least two years of clinical experience. Onsite work with potential cross-department coverage, and a focus on patient confidentiality and quality care.

Qualifications

• CCMA certification required from NHA or AAMA.
• Two years of clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing nursing care and prepares exam rooms. Takes vitals and may perform EKGs, urine tests, and pregnancy tests.
• Interviews patients to collect health history; documents complaints and updates EHR with medications and allergies.
• Administers prescribed medications via various routes.
• Explains procedures and instructions to patients; maintains confidentiality and proper communication.
• Ensures a safe, organized environment and adheres to safety regulations.
• May mentor peers and provide student-learning experiences.
• Operates departmental patient care equipment as required.
• Performs blood and urine specimen collection with proper identification and handling.
• Manages patient inquiries and messages in the EHR, prioritizing and responding within scope of practice.
• Provides coverage across departments to maintain staffing and continuity of care.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

CCMA Certification (NHA or AAMA)

CPR/BLS certification

Two years clinical experience preferred

Job description

Cooper Green Mercy is seeking a CCMA-certified Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect nursing care in a primary care setting. Responsibilities include taking vitals, preparing exam rooms, and assisting providers per orders.

The role requires a CCMA certification, CPR/BLS, and at least two years of clinical experience. Onsite work with potential cross-department coverage, and a focus on patient confidentiality and quality care.