Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health Lab & Patient Care

Behavioral Health Group - BHG; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) in Mobile, AL seeks a Medical Assistant to support continuity of care by following treatment program policies, conducting assessments, and performing laboratory procedures under the Nurse Supervisor's oversight.

Responsibilities include collecting and shipping specimens, preparing patient test lists, scheduling exams, taking vital signs and TB testing, maintaining lab inventory, and upholding patient confidentiality while contributing to a compassionate care team.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Phlebotomy experience not required but is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and medical assistant/phlebotomist procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect and ship patient laboratory specimens in compliance with regulations.
• Prepare monthly patient lists for medical testing and manage laboratory results.
• Assist in scheduling exams and annual physicals.
• Conduct patient vital signs, health assessments, TB testing, and blood draws.
• Maintain inventory for laboratory procedures and ensure a sanitary work environment.
• Provide consultation to team members on lab testing and patient issues.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and report workplace hazards promptly.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Computer skills

OSHA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Phlebotomy experience preferred

Job description

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) in Mobile, AL seeks a Medical Assistant to support continuity of care by following treatment program policies, conducting assessments, and performing laboratory procedures under the Nurse Supervisor's oversight.

Responsibilities include collecting and shipping specimens, preparing patient test lists, scheduling exams, taking vital signs and TB testing, maintaining lab inventory, and upholding patient confidentiality while contributing to a compassionate care team.