Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for ongoing training

Health benefits

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing examination rooms, assisting physicians, and handling responsibilities such as patient histories and vital sign checks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably completed a Medical Assistant program.

Join a dedicated team committed to transforming healthcare along the Gulf Coast and improving community health outcomes. Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares examination rooms for patients.
• Positions and prepares patients for examination.
• Takes patient histories and checks vital signs.
• Operates medical equipment and gives injections.
• Schedules appointments and collects payments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare 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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Prepares examination rooms for patients; positions and prepares patients for examination by the physician; takes patient histories and checks pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; positions instruments and equipment and hands instruments and materials to the physician as directed; operates EKG or other medical equipment; gives injections, draws blood samples, or renders prescribed treatments as directed; performs routine laboratory tests and procedures; sterilizes and cleans instruments; inventories and orders supplies; serves as receptionist, receives and directs calls, and schedules appointments; collects payments and prepares receipts; maintains medical records and other files; performs secretarial functions such as typing reports and correspondence, transcribing dictation, completing insurance forms, and maintaining financial records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; performs related duties as required.

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

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 and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program preferred.