Medical Assistant

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Huntsville, AL
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy pediatrics outpatient clinic. The role involves performing clinical procedures, assisting physicians, and performing clerical and lab duties.

What You Will Do

Key duties include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting histories, administering vaccinations, and performing various clerical and lab duties.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience working with patients ranging from newborns to early teens, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), and taking vital signs and administering vaccinations. Strong customer service skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are also required.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • One (1) year of related experience
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required
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