Clinic Assistant - Hoover Pulmonary Clinic (AM)

Job description

Position Overview
Shifts: full-time AM
Schedules: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
Under close supervision and according to established policies and procedures, to prepare patients and/or research participants for treatment or research protocol. This staff member will not function as a “resource” staff member, but is able to provide assistance where needed. To assist and observe in performing simple, non-invasive patient procedures according to applicable policy and/or protocol. May perform various clerical and/or lab duties as requested. To Responds to the unique needs of all patient populations.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required. Participants in this Certified Medical Assistant career ladder must obtain the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The NHA CMA certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire or within three (3) attempts of the NHA CMA certification exam occurring prior to one (1) year from the hire date. If the certification is not obtained within one (1) year or after three (3) exam attempts, whichever occurs first, the employee will be granted thirty (30) days to seek an internal, non-certified position through the standard recruitment process.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff