Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

UAB Medicine; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Vestavia Hills, AL seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Primary Care team. You will assist with exams and treatments under provider direction, take vital signs, document patient information, and help maintain a clean clinical environment.

The role requires CMA certification and BLS within 30 days, with a High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of relevant experience. Benefits include PTO, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer date required (AHA/Red Cross accepted).
• CMA certification required upon hire/transfer date.
• High School diploma or GED or 1 year of relevant experience required; licensure can substitute for education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examination and treatment under the direction of a provider or Advanced Practice Provider.
• Perform select clinical duties as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and document in patient charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Transcribe orders and assist with medications, labs, and radiology as indicated.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interviewing

Clerical duties

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMA Certification

1 year of relevant experience

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Primary Care
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm. No weekends/holidays.
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Vestavia Hills
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician mor Advanced Practice Provider).

• Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Perform select clinical duties.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients. List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• CMA Certification required upon hire/transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education OR experience, if applicable.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.