MEDICAL ASSISTANT (HUNTSVILLE, AL)

311901020 Huntsville Clinic-Internal Med; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Huntsville Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy Internal Medicine Clinic in Huntsville, AL. The role involves preparing patients for treatment, assisting physicians, and handling intake and EMR documentation.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and BLS certification within 30 days; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on the unit. Onsite work with regular hours and a patient-centered team environment are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment.
• Assists physicians or healthcare team with treatment.
• Intake patients and records vitals in EMR.
• Performs clerical and lab duties, including forms, ICD-10 updates, prior authorizations, and refills under physician guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult patient care

Outpatient setting

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - MEDICAL ASSISTANT (HUNTSVILLE, AL) (T240804)

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (HUNTSVILLE, AL) - ( T240804 )

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

• Prepares patients for treatment.
• Assists physicians or other healthcare team members with treatment.
• Intake patients and records vitals in electronic medical records (EMR).
• 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.
• 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

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

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