CERT MEDICAL ASST | ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC SERVICES

UAB Medical West Hospital; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medical West Hospital in Alabama seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians in examinations, prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, and handle basic clerical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate holds CMA certification and is proficient in infection control, specimen handling, injections, and basic lab procedures. This is a full-time outpatient clinic role in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CMA certification from an approved credentialing board (NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physical examinations, records vital signs, weight, medications and chief complaint.
• Assists physician in exams, procedures, minor surgeries, and injections.
• Stock and maintain exam rooms; clean and autoclave instruments; manage patient charts and lab work as needed.

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. Understand 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.).