Medical Assistant - HS - CP West Mobile Med Grp - Providence

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

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, Alabama seeks a Medical Assistant responsible for taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting physicians with procedures. Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma and preferable completion of a medical assistant training program.

Responsibilities also include scheduling appointments, administering injections, and maintaining inventory of supplies. The ideal candidate must demonstrate commitment to excellent patient care and adhere to safety standards throughout their work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs of patients.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and assists the physician.
• Administers injections as needed.
• Answers telephone and schedules appointments.

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 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
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• 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 or related healthcare training program Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.