Clinical Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health (CCMA)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham (Cooper Green Mercy) seeks a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role involves vitals, basic procedures, and routine testing in an on-site setting.

Responsibilities include patient history interviews, EHR updates, medication administration per provider orders, and maintaining a safe, organized clinical environment. CPR/BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CCMA Certification from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification via AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing accurate, prompt direct and indirect nursing care; stocks and maintains exam rooms; prepares rooms for procedures and records vitals and tests.
• Conducts interviews to obtain health history data; documents chief complaints; updates EHR with medications and allergies.
• Administers medications as ordered by the provider (oral, subcutaneous, IM, topical, inhalation, etc.).
• Instructs patients and families per protocol; maintains patient confidentiality and professional communication.
• Maintains a safe environment; adheres to safety regulations and keeps environment organized.
• May mentor peers and provide student-learning experiences as assigned.
• Operates departmental patient care/non-patient care equipment as required.
• Performs blood and urine specimen collection with proper identification and procedures.
• Manages patient inquiries and messages in the EHR inbox, ensuring timely, compliant responses.
• Provides coverage across departments and clinics to maintain staffing and care continuity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham (Cooper Green Mercy) seeks a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role involves vitals, basic procedures, and routine testing in an on-site setting.

Responsibilities include patient history interviews, EHR updates, medication administration per provider orders, and maintaining a safe, organized clinical environment. CPR/BLS certification is required.