Medical Assistant- Neurosurgery - Clinical Services

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

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to join their team. The role includes taking vital signs, cleaning and restocking exam rooms, administering injections, and assisting physicians with procedures. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, and training as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

This position requires the ability to maintain an orderly work area and manage patient appointments. Work schedule consists of 20 hours or more per week to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs of patients.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
• Assists physician with special procedures.
• Administers injections as needed.
• Schedules appointments with other physicians.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Cleaning and sterilization

Administering injections

Scheduling appointments

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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