Medical Assistant

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s Student Health Center is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant. A high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant training program are required.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with exams, drawing blood, performing EKGs, maintaining records, and providing support to front desk staff. Working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Completes training program or certification in Medical Assisting.
• Experience with clinical workflows is preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Takes verbal and written orders from physicians and responds accordingly.
• Conducts initial intake including vital signs, height and weight.
• Pulls and accesses charts for completeness and documents in EMR.
• Prepares, cleans, and stocks exam rooms.
• Assists patients in exam rooms and lifts as required.
• Transports specimens to the lab and conducts routine lab tests.
• Performs EKGs and collects blood samples.
• Provides backup to front desk staff and handles phone calls.
• Maintains medical and immunization records and other files.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, and families with customer relations in mind.

Skills

Vital signs intake

EMR documentation

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Patient assistance

Front desk support

Medical records management

Chart preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

EKG equipment

Job description

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Student Health Center is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Takes verbal and written order from the physician and responds accordingly.
• Conducts initial intake to include taking vital signs, height and weight.
• Pulls and accesses charts for completeness adn documents in Electronic Medical Record.
• Prepares, cleans, and stocks exam rooms.
• Places patients in exam rooms and assists with lifting as required.
• Transports specimens to lab and conducts routine lab tests.
• Assists patients in wheelchairs are required.
• Performs EKG , draws blood samples, and obtains blood cultures.
• Provides backup to front desk staff.
• Checks demographic information, prepares charts, answers and directs phone calls.
• Maintains medical records, immunizations records, and other files.
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, and family.
• Responds to pages and maintains accurate and complete records.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/29/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individualsfor staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * Have you completed a medical assistant or related healthcare training program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • HigherEd Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment OpportunityInvestigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

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

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf . You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.