Medical Assistant, Umc Resident Clinic

Pay Grade/Pay Range: 53 Hourly (non-exempt) - Minimum - $ 11.25 Midpoint - $ 15.44

Department/Organization: 208442 - UMC Resident Clinic

Normal Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:45pm, limited nights/weekends

Job Summary: The Medical Assistant will assist nurses and nurse practitioners with the basic functions of a medical office. These duties will include but not be limited to triaging a patient, performing vital signs, venipuncture and or basic assisting functions.

Additional Department Summary: The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for facilitating quality patient care at the University Medical Center Resident Clinic. Provides medical/surgical assistance to physicians and nurses and prepares patients for consultations. Provides general clinical assistance as needed; duties include staffing receptionist desk, screening calls, making referrals, verifying insurances, scheduling appointments and follow-up visits. Assists in providing nursing care as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma and at least six months of experience in a medical office setting.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform patient care as directed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other qualified medical professional. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills; excellent communication, public relations, and customer service and telephone etiquette skills. Willingness to learn and consistently deliver patient-centered, high-quality customer service. Ability to maintain strict confidentially of protected health information and follow HIPAA regulations at all times. Punctual and reliable.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified to perform Medical Assistant duties in the State of Alabama. Experience using electronic health records systems in a previous learning or employed role.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.