Job No. 155731
- Job Title:
- MEDICAL ASSISTANT (SELMA, AL)
- Employer:
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Location:
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Birmingham , AL
- Posting Date:
- 24-Jun-2025
- Description:
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Description
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.
Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
Preferred:
Knowledge and clinical competence in patient care
Critical thinking skills
Ability to multi-task
Must be self-directed/self-motivated
Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
Must be able to accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one's own work
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
Must be able to convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief
Must be able to relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
Must be able to communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background
Must be able to exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment
Must be able to perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations
Must be able to demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way
Must be able to maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs
- Contact information:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Birmingham, AL 35294
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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