CMA – Certified Medical Assistant Lead – Gardendale Prime Care Clinic

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Work Schedule: Full Time Work Location: Prime Care, Gardendale Clinic 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 the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor/Manager and according to established policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care in the clinic. Helps assist physicians with patient care procedures. Works to provide direct and indirect patient care in a clinical area for specific age and patient populations. May do venipuncture. Helps organize, maintain and file patient charts. Leads/guides other technologists in their daily duties. Displays good rapport and professionalism with all customers Position Requirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Certified Medical Assistant within UAB Medicine Clinics. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing simple medical and laboratory procedures and EKGs. (2) possess basic knowledge of PC applications, software, and database management. LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION: Required: xefx82xa7 CCMA Certification from the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). If certified by another accrediting agency, NHA or AAMA certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment. xefx82xa7 Current CPR certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. xefx82xa7 No disciplinary action (including verbal warning) within the last two (2) years. xefx82xa7 Met or above on performance evaluation for the last two (2) years. 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 onexe2x80x99s 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.

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