Cma - Certified Medical Assistant Lead - Obgyn - Women & Infants Center

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Work Location: Maternal Fetal Medicine, OBGYN Division - Women & Infants Center
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, to perform clinical procedures to prepare patient and/or research participants for treatment or research protocol. To assist physicians or other healthcare team member with patient care procedures and/or completion of treatment/protocol. To help organize, maintain and file patient charts. To maintain flow of clinic and follow up on patient issues/needs before and after clinic. To complete daily clinic room assignment and lunch schedule for certified medical assistants. To monitor time and attendance and verify time worked in Kronos for certified medical assistants. To participate in quality improvement initiatives. To serve as the intermediary for certified medical assistant issues.
CMA
Join our nationally ranked team as a CMA at the No. 1 Best Large Employer in 2021 according to Forbes magazine! If you are compassionate, interact easily with patients, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, UAB Medicine is the place for you. We accept CCMA certifications from NHA and AAMA, plus industry-leading benefits including 100% tuition assistance.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED required. Two (2) years of UAB Medicine experience as a certified medical assistant required.
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.