MEDICAL ASSISTANT (HUNTSVILLE, AL)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Huntsville Clinic-Pediatrics, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy pediatrics outpatient 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. Rooms patient and obtains vital signs, patient history, medication history, and reason for seeking care.

2. Documents histories accordingly in Electronic Medical Records (EMR). 

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

4. Administers and properly records childhood vaccinations. 

5. Performs various clerical and lab duties, which include: in-house labs, completing patient forms, assisting with referrals, completing medication prior authorizations, and refilling prescriptions under physicians' guidance.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range:   $15.00 - $17.00