Medical Assistant - MA

Department: Southview
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30AM - 4:30PM
Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Now a proud part of UAB Medicine, Southview Medical Group is a long-standing, multi-specialty physician practice with a history of caring for Birmingham-area patients for more than a century at our facilities located at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham and UAB Medicine St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. Our physicians provide a broad range of primary and specialty care services focused on long-term health and wellness. Join our team that includes more than 30 providers — spanning internal medicine, cardiology, infectious disease, endocrinology and gastroenterology — as we care for more than 51,000 unique patients every year over more than 130,000 annual patient visits

What You Will Do

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

Assist with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician 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.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
Medical Assistant preferred.

Education

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

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