Advanced - Medical Assistant - Various Departments and Locations

USA Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,116,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a surgical clinic, working alongside the office physician or advanced practice provider. You will perform patient assessments, take vital signs, document in EMR, and assist with procedures.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, preparing patients and specimens, and providing patient education on medications and diet. This role requires a High School diploma, Medical Assistant training, and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• BCLS required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment to include history, vital signs, medications and allergies in EMR.
• Instructs patients about medication and special diets; prepares and administers medication as directed.
• Triages patients and responds to patient calls; coordinates schedule and assists with procedures.

Skills

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Important!

• If you are NOT a current USA Health Employee, all candidates will first be required to work with a temporary agency before being considered for permanent positions within our organization. This approach allows us to assess skills and fit within our team in a practical setting. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We have openings in various departments and locations across Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

• The role is designed to be the Medical Assistant in a surgical clinic setting serving as the primary clinician working alongside the office physician or advanced practice provider.
• Performs patient assessment to include history, chief complaint, vital signs, medications and allergies. Documents findings in EMR.
• The position coordinates the schedule and patient placement in the clinic based on need, assisting with procedures, and preparing patients for examination
• Instructs patients about medication and special diets, preparing, and administering medication as directed, wound care and dressing changes as needed
• Triages patients and responds to patient calls by end of business day. Documents all interactions in EMR.
• Explains treatment to patients, prepares patients for examinations, and assists the provider during examinations or in office procedures.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens as needed
• Transmits prescription refills as directed
• Performs administrative duties as needed, completing insurance forms, scheduling appointments and handling correspondence; arranges and schedules hospital admissions and other ancillary services and referrals to other providers
• Conducts preauthorization work and obtains appropriate certifications
• Serves as a patient liaison with the providers
• Directs or maintains the follow-up with patients or family members who have questions about care and uses judgment and problem solving to address their needs as a representative of the provider,
• Responsible for keeping exam rooms clean and stocked. Monitors inventory and notifies manager of supply needs.
• Follow protocols for instrument cleaning and storage.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, 3 years of patient related experience, and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.