Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join our outpatient care teams. CMAs support physicians, nurses, and staff by organizing patient records, preparing patients for exams, and performing basic lab tests.

You will triage and answer patient calls, coordinate Kirklin Clinic appointments, and assist with referrals. The ideal candidate has CMA or CCMA certification, a high school diploma or GED, and CPR certification; IDX training is required and two years CMA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• IDX classes completed.
• Two years CMA experience preferred.
• CMA or CCMA certification required; if certified by another agency, must obtain CMA or NHA within six months.
• CPR certification may be required or must be obtained within 30 days depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Answer and triage telephone calls from patients and health care team members.
• Coordinate patient appointment scheduling for the Kirklin Clinic; work with master schedulers and providers.
• Coordinate with clinical staff for schedule coordination and patient needs; maximize patient access via reminders and wait lists.
• Coordinate patient care with outside agencies for referrals and scheduling; provide outstanding customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

IDX classes

CMA certification

CCMA certification

CPR certification

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join our outpatient care teams. CMAs support physicians, nurses, and staff by organizing patient records, preparing patients for exams, and performing basic lab tests.

You will triage and answer patient calls, coordinate Kirklin Clinic appointments, and assist with referrals. The ideal candidate has CMA or CCMA certification, a high school diploma or GED, and CPR certification; IDX training is required and two years CMA