CERT MEDICAL ASST | PRIMARY CARE CLINIC

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Bessemer is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Primary Care Clinic. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians during procedures, and maintaining exam rooms. A valid Certified Medical Assistant certification is required. This entry-level, full-time position offers an opportunity to provide quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certified Medical Assistant certification from an approved board.
• Experience with patient care and assisting physicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physical examinations.
• Assist physicians in exams and procedures.
• Maintain and clean exam rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Assisting physician

Infection control procedures

Vital signs recording

Education

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Job description

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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.

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

• Prepares patients for physical examinations to include checking and recording vital signs, weight, medications taken 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care