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UAB Medical West
CERT MEDICAL ASST | PARKWEST HEALTH CLINIC
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Job Description
The Certified Medical Assistant for the clinics is responsible for patient care, assisting the physician, upkeep of the exam rooms, autoclaving, patient charts, assisting in the lab and with x-ray, and providing other services of a clerical or technical nature to ensure quality patient care.
Duties include:
1) Prepares patients for physical examinations to include checking and recording vital signs, weight, medications taking and chief complaint. 2) Understands and utilizes universal precautions and follows Infection Control procedures. 3) Assists the physician in exams, procedures, minor surgeries, and giving injections. 4) Stocks and maintains the exam rooms. 5) Cleans instruments, maintains and autoclaves instruments. Employee must hold a valid Certified Medical Assistant certification by an approved credentialing board (NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.).Career Insights for Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$37,218 / year median in Alabama
+14% projected growth