Advanced - Medical Assistant - Various Departments and Locations

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
Important!

If you are NOT a current USA Health Employee, all candidates will first be required to work with a temporary agency before being considered for permanent positions within our organization. This approach allows us to assess skills and fit within our team in a practical setting. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We have openings in various departments and locations across Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

Responsibilities:

The role is designed to be the Medical Assistant in a surgical clinic setting serving as the primary clinician working alongside the office physician or advanced practice provider.

Performs patient assessment to include history, chief complaint, vital signs, medications and allergies. Documents findings in EMR.

The position coordinates the schedule and patient placement in the clinic based on need, assisting with procedures, and preparing patients for examination

Instructs patients about medication and special diets, preparing, and administering medication as directed, wound care and dressing changes as needed

Triages patients and responds to patient calls by end of business day. Documents all interactions in EMR.

Explains treatment to patients, prepares patients for examinations, and assists the provider during examinations or in office procedures.

Collects and prepares laboratory specimens as needed

Transmits prescription refills as directed

Performs administrative duties as needed, completing insurance forms, scheduling appointments and handling correspondence; arranges and schedules hospital admissions and other ancillary services and referrals to other providers

Conducts preauthorization work and obtains appropriate certifications

Serves as a patient liaison with the providers

Directs or maintains the follow-up with patients or family members who have questions about care and uses judgment and problem solving to address their needs as a representative of the provider,

Responsible for keeping exam rooms clean and stocked. Monitors inventory and notifies manager of supply needs.

Follow protocols for instrument cleaning and storage.

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

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, 3 years of patient related experience, and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program Required

BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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