MEDICAL ASSISTANT- HUNTSVILLE, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Huntsville Regional Medical Campus to support a busy pediatric outpatient clinic. You will room patients, take histories, update EMR, and assist physicians with treatments and vaccinations.

Responsibilities include processing referrals and prior authorizations, handling clerical and lab duties, and ensuring quality patient care for ages from newborns to teens in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required or to be obtained within 30 days.
• ACLS and/or PALS may be required depending on unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Room patient and obtain vital signs, patient history, medication history, and reason for visit.
• Document histories in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Assist physicians with treatment and procedures.
• Administer and record childhood vaccinations.
• Perform clerical and lab duties, including in-house labs, referrals, prior authorizations, and refilling prescriptions.

Skills

EMR experience

Vital signs

Vaccinations

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification (AHA)

ACLS/PALS may be required

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Description - MEDICAL ASSISTANT- HUNTSVILLE, AL (T240009)

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- HUNTSVILLE, AL - ( T240009 )

Description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, to perform clinical procedures to prepare patients and/or research participants for treatment or research protocol. To assist physician or other healthcare team member with completion of treatment/protocol. To perform simple, non-invasive patient procedures according to applicable policy and/or protocol. May perform various clerical and/or lab duties as requested. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric. The Medical Assistant will join a busy pediatrics outpatient clinic.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Room patient, obtain vital signs, patient history, medication history, and reason for seeking care.
• Document histories accordingly in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Assist physicians or other healthcare team members with treatment.
• Administer and properly record childhood vaccinations.
• Perform various clerical and lab duties, which include: in-house labs, completing patient forms, assisting with referrals, completing medication prior authorizations, and refilling prescriptions under physicians' guidance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

$15.00 - $17.00

LOCATED IN HUNTSVILLE, AL

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Experience working with patients ranging from newborns to early teens in an outpatient setting preferred
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), taking vital signs, and administering vaccinations preferred
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requiring ability to prioritize and change tasks frequently and quickly
• Team player

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

Huntsville Regional Medical Campus

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite