Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: Location: - Ascension St. Vincent's Primary Care Double Oak, Inverness, ALSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-5pAscension St. Vincent's Primary Care Double Oak delivers compassionate, personalized care for your everyday life.At Ascension St. Vincent's Primary Care Double Oak, our care team provides quick and convenient care for everyone, from children age four and older to older adults. From routine check-ups to illness and injuries, we're here for you. We help promote better family health at any age. For adults, our doctors focus on your health needs, including managing complex or chronic health conditions. For children and teenagers, we listen to understand their health needs and then deliver care that's right for your child.Our primary care team takes the time to get to know you and your family and to learn about your family's health history. Together, we work with you to promote your long-term health and well-being. We deliver a wide range of personalized services, such as health physicals, screening tests, urgent care and treatments for existing health conditions. We're here for your everyday healthcare needs, including:

• Annual, school and sports physicals
• Healthcare for teenagers
• Medication management
• Preventive heart care (high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat)
• Senior health
• Women GYN exams (Pap tests and family planning)
• On-site lab testing and X-ray imaging What You Will Do: Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician mor Advanced Practice Provider).
  • Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Perform select clinical duties.
  • Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
  • Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
  • Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
  • May document the provider's encounter with patients. List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications. What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:
    • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Medical Assistant Certification obtainted within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer date required.
    • CMA Certification or a diploma for Medical Assistant within 3 months (90 days) of hire date.Education:
      • High school diploma or GED required. Additional Preferences:
        • Phlebotomy
        • Triage
        • Customer service
        • Injections
        • X-rays Why Join Our Team: Ascension St. Vincent's has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 120 years. We employ over 4,800 associates across five hospitals in addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more. Ascension St. Vincent's is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for all, including our associates. We offer a place of respect and inclusion, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, we invite you to explore a career with Ascension St. Vincent's today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension St. Vincent Health System is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: fFor further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:fPlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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