CERT MEDICAL ASST

UAB Medical West Hospital; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care facility in Alabama is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide patient care and assist physicians in a busy clinic. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, maintaining exam rooms, and assisting with procedures. A valid Certified Medical Assistant certification is required for this full-time, entry-level position, offering a vital role in ensuring quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid Certified Medical Assistant certification by an approved board required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physical examinations.
• Understands and utilizes universal precautions.
• Assists the physician during exams, procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Stocks and maintains the exam rooms.
• Cleans, maintains, and autoclaves instruments.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant – UAB Medical West Hospital

Certified Medical Assistant for the clinics is responsible for patient care, assisting the physician, upkeep of the exam rooms, autoclaving, patient charts, assisting in the lab and with x-ray, and providing other services of a clerical or technical nature to ensure quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physical examinations to include checking and recording vital signs, weight, medications taking and chief complaint.
• Understands and utilizes universal precautions and follows Infection Control procedures.
• Assists the physician in exams, procedures, minor surgeries, and giving injections.
• Stocks and maintains the exam rooms.
• Cleans instruments, maintains and autoclaves instruments.

Qualifications

• Employee must hold a valid Certified Medical Assistant certification by an approved credentialing board (NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.).

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care