Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health & Lab Support

Talentify; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support treatment programs and laboratory procedures under the Nurse Supervisor's supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, coordinating testing, monitoring vital signs, TB testing, blood draws, and maintaining a sanitary lab environment.

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 skills

Decision making

Computer skills

OSHA knowledge

Medical assistant procedures

Phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support treatment programs and laboratory procedures under the Nurse Supervisor's supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, coordinating testing, monitoring vital signs, TB testing, blood draws, and maintaining a sanitary lab environment.