Medical Assistant I - UMC Clinics (Float) - 527536

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $15.48 - Midpoint : $18.56 (Hourly N2)

Department / Organization : 208401 - UMC - Clinical

Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm; some evening hours as needed

Job Summary : The Medical Assistant I provides assistance to nurses and nurse practitioners with the basic functions of a medical office. Triages patients. Performs vital signs check and venipuncture.

Additional Department Summary : Responsible for facilitating quality patient care at University Medical Center Clinics. Provides medical / surgical assistance to physicians and nurses and prepares patients for consultations. Provides general clinical assistance as needed; duties include staffing receptionist desk, screening calls, making referrals, verifying insurances, scheduling appointments and follow-up visits. Assists in providing nursing care as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma or GED and six (6) months of healthcare work experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications : Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge : Ability to perform patient care as directed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other qualified medical professional. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills; excellent communication, public relations, and customer service and telephone etiquette skills. Willingness to learn and consistently deliver patient-centered, high-quality customer service. Ability to maintain strict confidentially of protected health information and follow HIPAA regulations at all times. Punctual and reliable.

Preferred Qualifications : Certified to perform Medical Assistant duties in the State of Alabama. Experience with computers and Electronic Health records systems.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.