CERT MEDICAL ASST | GI CLINIC

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

Job summary

UAB Medical West Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide essential patient care in Bessemer, Alabama. This role includes preparing patients for examinations, assisting the physician during procedures, and maintaining the cleanliness of exam rooms and instruments. Candidates must hold a valid Certified Medical Assistant certification from an approved credentialing board. The hospital is dedicated to quality care and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Certified Medical Assistant certification from an approved credentialing board (NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physical examinations, check and record vital signs.
• Assist physician in exams, procedures, minor surgeries, and giving injections.
• Stock and maintain the exam rooms.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Job description

The 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.

Duties include:

1) Prepares patients for physical examinations to include checking and recording vital signs, weight, medications taking and chief complaint.

2) Understands and utilizes universal precautions and follows Infection Control procedures.

3) Assists the physician in exams, procedures, minor surgeries, and giving injections.

4) Stocks and maintains the exam rooms.

5) Cleans instruments, maintains and autoclaves instruments.

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