What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERT MEDICAL ASST | ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC SERVICES position at Medical West An Affiliate of UAB Health System?
The Certified Medical Assistant for the clinics is responsible for patient care, assisting the physician, upkeep of the exam rooms, autoclaving, patient charts, assisting in the lab and with x-ray, and providing other services of a clerical or technical nature to ensure quality patient care.
Duties include:
1) Prepares patients for physical examinations to include checking and recording vital signs, weight, medications taking and chief complaint.
2) Understands and utilizes universal precautions and follows Infection Control procedures.
3) Assists the physician in exams, procedures, minor surgeries, and giving injections.
4) Stocks and maintains the exam rooms.
5) Cleans instruments, maintains and autoclaves instruments.
Employee must hold a valid Certified Medical Assistant certification by an approved credentialing board (NHA, AMT, NCCT, etc.).