Medical Assistant - 007532

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

Job summary

University of South Alabama seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Student Health Services at the Main Campus. You will take vital signs, assist with intake, manage patient flow, and help with lab tests and EKG procedures. The role requires a completed medical assistant program or equivalent and a high school diploma.

You will work standard hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in a full-time capacity, under the supervision of the health team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program.

Responsibilities

• Takes verbal and written orders from the physician and responds accordingly.
• Conducts initial intake including vital signs, height and weight.
• Maintains and documents in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepares and stocks exam rooms; assists with patient care and mobility.
• Performs EKGs, draws blood, and obtains cultures; transports specimens to lab.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

EMR

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Posting Details

Position Number: 007532

Position Title: Medical Assistant - 007532

Division: Student Affairs

Department: 210900 - Student Health Services

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

Job Description Summary: The University of South Alabama’s Student Health Center is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant.

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: 1

Job Open Date: 08/29/2026

Working Days: Monday - Friday

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

Job Location: Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time: Full Time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Supplemental Questions

1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * 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)
5. * 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
6. * Have you completed a medical assistant or related healthcare training program?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. 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 Opportunity Investigator 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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