Medical Assistant (Huntsville, Al)

High School diploma or GED required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Preferences

• Ideal candidate will have experience working with adult patients in an outpatient setting; knowledge and clinical competency in nursing care; and knowledge of medical terminology.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize; detailed-oriented; work well under pressure; dependable.
   

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Huntsville Clinic, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy Internal Medicine Clinic.

General Responsibilities

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. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepares patients for treatment.

2. Assists physicians or other healthcare team members with treatment.

3. Intake patients and records vitals in electronic medical records (EMR).

4. Performs various clerical and lab duties, which include\: completing patient forms, updating ICD-10 codes in EMR, completing medication prior authorizations, and refilling prescriptions under physicians' guidance.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:   $15.00 - $17.00