Certified Medical Assistant - Growth Path & Benefits

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness

Paid parental leave

PSLF program eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our interdisciplinary outpatient care teams. CMAs provide essential support to physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, helping ensure a high-quality patient experience.

The role involves organizing patient records, preparing patients for exams, and performing basic lab tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be certified as CMA (AAMA) or CCMA (NHA), maintain CPR certification, and be willing to pursue

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by AAMA or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by NHA required; if certified by another accrediting agency, AAMA or NHA certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
• All candidates for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain patient records.
• Provide clinical nursing support such as prepping patients for exams.
• Perform basic lab tests and obtain medical histories.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by AAMA or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by NHA

CPR certification (current or within 30 days)

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our interdisciplinary outpatient care teams. CMAs provide essential support to physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, helping ensure a high-quality patient experience.

The role involves organizing patient records, preparing patients for exams, and performing basic lab tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be certified as CMA (AAMA) or CCMA (NHA), maintain CPR certification, and be willing to pursue