What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - Dewberry Clinic position at UAB Health System?
Position Description :
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 7 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm
Work Location : UAB Dewberry 1917 Clinic
This position is located at the 1917 Clinic whose mission is to provide compassionate and comprehensive health care for persons living with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection.
Benefits include : 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
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.
Position Requirements :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
High School diploma or GED required.
Preferred : Three years of clinical experience preferred.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND / OR REGISTRATION :
Currently certified as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required. If certified by another accrediting agency, AAMA or NHA certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
TRAITS & SKILLS : Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to : (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and / or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA / EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled employer.
