Medical Assistant- CP PMG Gastroenterology - USA Health Physicians Group

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health Systems is seeking a dedicated medical assistant to join our team in Mobile, Alabama. The role includes taking vital signs, preparing lab requests, scheduling appointments, and ensuring a clean environment for patient care.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of a relevant healthcare training program is preferred. This position is crucial in maintaining the quality of care we provide to our community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant related healthcare training program preferred.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs of patients.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
• Administers injections as needed.
• Escorts patients to lab when necessary.
• Prepares lab and x-ray requests.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs of patients
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments: assists the physician with special procedures and exams
• Administers Injections as needed
• Escorts patients to Lab when necessary
• Picks up and drops off lab samples, test suits, and x-rays as needed
• Answers telephone
• Takes messages, and transfers calls
• Schedules appointments with other physicians' offices
• Schedules test and procedures with physicians and /or hospital
• Prepares lab and x-ray requestions
• Obtains test results
• Faxes medical records and ref emfs as needed
• Preforms lab procedures to Include urinalysis and finger sticks
• Prepares patient referral forms
• cleans and stocks medicine and supply rooms
• Maintains clean and orderly work area
• May assist patients to and from exam tables, wheelchairs, and/or automobiles
• Maintains Inventory of supplies
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

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