Certified Medical Assistant

General Summary

The CCMA (Certified Medical Assistant) is responsible for providing direct patient care to urology patients in the clinic setting under the supervision of a Physician, Physician’s Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner. The CCMA is also expected to ethically perform assigned job duties in a manner that is consistent with the Core Values of Urology Centers of Alabama (UCA) listed below:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Timeliness
• Hospitality

Minimum Qualifications

• Incumbents must have one of the following to be eligible for consideration:
• CCMA professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate.
• Experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm.
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant from an approved program.
• Or have an extensive work record, with approved references, as a Medical Assistant.
• Must maintain license/credential as outlined in Minimum Qualification #1 without lapse.
• Must have a Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification. Certification must be renewed and up to date.
• Must display an understanding of sound patient care, including maintaining competency in UCA required areas.
• Must be able to perform catheterization using aseptic technique.
• Must show the ability to obtain blood, urine, or other specimens for lab analysis, using venipuncture, midstream, catheter, or other approved method.
• Must show proficiency in use of a variety of office equipment including a PC, Windows, MS, EMR system, multi-line telephone, copier, facsimile machine, etc.
• Must be able to type documents, email, forms, and other communications.
• Must have personal transportation to travel between locations; UCA pays mileage and time per Travel Policy.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and communication to interact with all walks of life, internal and external to UCA.
• Must be able to work independently or within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must maintain confidentiality, including strict adherence to HIPAA and UCA Guidelines.

Location:

Bessemer, AL