MEDICAL ASSISTANT (HUNTSVILLE, AL)

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Huntsville Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy Internal Medicine Clinic. This on-site, day shift position supports a diverse patient population in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Under supervision, you will prepare patients for treatment, assist physicians, intake vitals into EMR, and perform clerical and lab duties. CPR/BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days.
• ACLS and/or PALS may be required depending on the unit.
• Outpatient care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment.
• Assists physicians or other healthcare team members with treatment.
• Intake patients and records vitals in EMR.
• Performs clerical and basic lab duties (forms, ICD-10 codes updates, prior authorizations, refills).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outpatient care

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification (AHA)

ACLS / PALS may be required

Tools

EMR software

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Huntsville Clinic, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy Internal Medicine Clinic.

General Responsibilities

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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepares patients for treatment.
2. Assists physicians or other healthcare team members with treatment.
3. Intake patients and records vitals in electronic medical records (EMR).
4. Performs various clerical and lab duties, which include: completing patient forms, updating ICD-10 codes in EMR, completing medication prior authorizations, and refilling prescriptions under physicians' guidance.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:$15.00 - $17.00

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.

Preferences

• Ideal candidate will have experience working with adult patients in an outpatient setting; knowledge and clinical competency in nursing care; and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize; detailed-oriented; work well under pressure; dependable.

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

Organization

311901020 Huntsville Clinic-Internal Med

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

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