CERT MEDICAL ASST | PARKWEST CLINIC

UAB Medical West Hospital; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medical West Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians, prepare exam rooms, and perform vital sign checks, injections, and basic lab/x-ray tasks. The role requires strict adherence to infection control and universal precautions, with a focus on maintaining patient flow and quality care.

The CMA must hold a valid Certified Medical Assistant credential (NHA, AMT, NCCT or equivalent) and be capable of assisting in procedures, suturing support, and instrument

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certified Medical Assistant credential from an approved board (NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.).
• Responsibilities include patient care, assisting physicians, preparing exam rooms, and maintaining sterile/instrument processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physical examinations, records vital signs and chief complaints.
• Adheres to universal precautions and infection-control procedures.
• Assists physicians in exams, procedures, minor surgeries, and injections.
• Stocks and maintains exam rooms and supplies.
• Cleans and autoclaves instruments and supports lab/x-ray tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Clinical assistance

Lab assistance

X-ray assistance

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.).