Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care (Onsite)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a CCMA (Primary Care I) at Cooper Green to provide direct and indirect nursing care under supervision. You will take vitals, perform basic procedures, document health data in the EHR, and communicate with patients and families with professionalism and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate holds a CCMA certification (NHA or AAMA), CPR/BLS, and has about two years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and CCMA certification from NHA or AAMA.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Two years of clinical experience preferred; no substitution for education/certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing accurate, prompt direct and indirect nursing care; stock and maintain exam rooms; set up exam rooms per orders.
• Take and record vital signs; perform EKGs, urine dipsticks, pregnancy tests, or other point-of-care tasks.
• Interview patients to obtain health history; document complaints; update EHR with medications and allergies.
• Administer certain medications per provider’s order; ensure proper patient instruction and confidentiality.
• Maintain a safe environment; adhere to safety regulations; keep environment organized.
• Provide coverage across departments/locations to maintain staffing levels and continuity of care.
• Perform blood and urine specimen collection; ensure patient identification and specimen integrity.
• Respond to patient inquiries and messages; manage EHR inbox and communications; escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Patient confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CCMA Certification (NHA or AAMA)

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a CCMA (Primary Care I) at Cooper Green to provide direct and indirect nursing care under supervision. You will take vitals, perform basic procedures, document health data in the EHR, and communicate with patients and families with professionalism and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate holds a CCMA certification (NHA or AAMA), CPR/BLS, and has about two years of clinical experience.