Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

UAB Medical West Hospital; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medical West Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians in multiple clinics. The CMA will help prepare patients for examinations, manage vital signs, and assist in procedures and minor surgeries while maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms.

Responsibilities include infection control, instrument sterilization, lab assistance, and basic clerical tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations. Certification by a recognized board is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certified Medical Assistant certification from an approved credentialing board (NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.).
• Certification ensures competency in patient care, phlebotomy, and clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physical examinations by checking vital signs, weight, medications and chief complaint.
• Uses universal precautions and follows infection control procedures.
• Assists physician in exams, procedures, minor surgeries, and injections.
• Stocks and maintains exam rooms.
• Cleans instruments and maintains autoclaving equipment.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Job description

UAB Medical West Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians in multiple clinics. The CMA will help prepare patients for examinations, manage vital signs, and assist in procedures and minor surgeries while maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms.

Responsibilities include infection control, instrument sterilization, lab assistance, and basic clerical tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations. Certification by a recognized board is required.