Compassionate Medical Assistant: EKG, Lab, Patient Care

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across clinics and campuses. You will perform vital signs, assist with examinations, and help prepare patients for procedures, while maintaining accurate electronic medical records and ensuring safe handling of specimens.

The role involves collaborative work with physicians, nurses and staff, supporting or lifting patients as needed and adhering to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Takes verbal and written orders from physician and responds accordingly.
• Conducts initial intake to include taking vital signs, height and weight.
• Pulls and assesses charts for completeness and documents in Electronic Medical Record.
• Prepares examination rooms for patients.
• Places patients in exam rooms and assists patients by supporting or lifting as required.
• Transports specimens to laboratory and conducts routine laboratory tests.
• Assists patients in wheelchairs or stretchers by lifting or directing as required.
• Performs procedures such as EKG.
• Draws blood samples and obtains blood cultures.
• Maintains medical records and other files.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone.

Skills

Patient care

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Patient lifting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training

Tools

EMR systems

EKG equipment

Clinical lab procedures

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across clinics and campuses. You will perform vital signs, assist with examinations, and help prepare patients for procedures, while maintaining accurate electronic medical records and ensuring safe handling of specimens.

The role involves collaborative work with physicians, nurses and staff, supporting or lifting patients as needed and adhering to infection control standards.