CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - OBGYN Clinic

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 5:00pm; Must arrive at 6:20am for IVF Retrieval Week.
Position requires On-Call weekends
Work Location: OBGYN, Reproductive Endocrinology; Women and Infants Center

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care in the clinic. Helps assist physicians with patient care procedures and serves as chaperone. Works in lab area running tests, and sending out specimens to UAB lab. May do venipuncture and injections. Helps organize, maintain, and file patient charts. May help with administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and scanning records.

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility provides comprehensive care to men and women who desire pregnancy, cancer patients who wish to pursue family planning, as well as women seeking treatment for endocrine disorders which affect the reproductive system.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED 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.