Certified Medical Assistant - Medical - Gastro - TKC - AM (023)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic medical center in Alabama is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their gastroenterology team. This role involves preparing patients for treatment, assisting healthcare professionals, and handling various clinical tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Paid time off

Parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical procedures to prepare patients for treatment.
• Assist physicians and healthcare team members.
• Respond to the needs of patients across all age groups.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Basic Clinical Procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Certified Medical Assistant - Medical - Gastro - TKC - AM (023) (T227439)

Certified Medical Assistant - Medical - Gastro - TKC - AM (023) - ( T227439 )

Description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Certified Medical Assistant will perform clinical procedures to prepare patients and/or research participants for treatment or research protocols. The role involves assisting physicians or other healthcare team members with treatment completion, performing simple, non-invasive patient procedures, and possibly handling clerical and lab duties. The position requires responding to the needs of patients across all age groups, from newborns to geriatrics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required. Certification by another accrediting agency must be recognized by AAMA or NHA within six months of employment.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty days of employment.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $15.00 – 23.55/hour. Benefits include tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, paid time off, parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and more. UAB Medicine offers extensive resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

About UAB Medicine

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer, operating over 1,200 beds and 200 clinics in Birmingham. It is a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and research, recognized as the #1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report, and an America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes in 2021. The institution is a Level I Trauma Center, NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and features a Comprehensive Transplant Institute and Stroke Center. UAB Medicine fosters a supportive and inclusive culture, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement.