University of South Alabama Health System
Advanced - Medical Assistant - Various Departments and Locations
University of South Alabama Health System, El Paso, Texas, United States
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 a current USA Health Employee, apply to this posting.
*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. Follow this link to apply: USA Health Advanced Medical Assistant.
We have openings in various departments and locations across Mobile and Baldwin Counties.
The role is designed to be the lead Medical Assistant in a medical clinic setting, serving as the primary clinician working alongside the office physician or advanced practice provider. The position coordinates the schedule and patient placement in the clinic based on need, assists with procedures, prepares patients for examination, ensures that staff are instructing patients about medication and special diets, and administers medications as directed, transmits prescriptions, takes electrocardiograms, performs wound care and dressing changes as needed. It serves as the lead paraprofessional clinician under the supervision of the physician or advanced practice provider, triages patients directly or delegates to other paraprofessional staff, takes medical histories, explains treatment to patients, and assists the provider during examinations or office procedures. It collects and prepares laboratory specimens and performs basic laboratory tests, prepares and administers medications including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections such as vaccinations as directed by a licensed provider, transmits prescription refills, performs or delegates administrative duties such as understanding office computer applications, answering phones, welcoming patients, updating and filing medical records, completing insurance forms, scheduling appointments, and handling correspondence. It arranges and schedules hospital admissions and ancillary services and referrals, performs basic coding and fills insurance forms, conducts pre‑authorization work and obtains appropriate certifications. It serves as a patient liaison to ensure patients and families understand instructions, follows up with patients or families who have questions, uses judgment and problem‑solving to address needs as a representative of the provider, transcribes dictation and medical notes, ensures staff perform similar duties, sets up procedure equipment, assists with office procedures, and will lead office operations in the absence of provider, clinic administrator, or registered nurse assigned to the clinic.
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, three years of patient related experience, and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program.
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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Responsibilities Important!
If you are a current USA Health Employee, apply to this posting.
*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. Follow this link to apply: USA Health Advanced Medical Assistant.
We have openings in various departments and locations across Mobile and Baldwin Counties.
The role is designed to be the lead Medical Assistant in a medical clinic setting, serving as the primary clinician working alongside the office physician or advanced practice provider. The position coordinates the schedule and patient placement in the clinic based on need, assists with procedures, prepares patients for examination, ensures that staff are instructing patients about medication and special diets, and administers medications as directed, transmits prescriptions, takes electrocardiograms, performs wound care and dressing changes as needed. It serves as the lead paraprofessional clinician under the supervision of the physician or advanced practice provider, triages patients directly or delegates to other paraprofessional staff, takes medical histories, explains treatment to patients, and assists the provider during examinations or office procedures. It collects and prepares laboratory specimens and performs basic laboratory tests, prepares and administers medications including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections such as vaccinations as directed by a licensed provider, transmits prescription refills, performs or delegates administrative duties such as understanding office computer applications, answering phones, welcoming patients, updating and filing medical records, completing insurance forms, scheduling appointments, and handling correspondence. It arranges and schedules hospital admissions and ancillary services and referrals, performs basic coding and fills insurance forms, conducts pre‑authorization work and obtains appropriate certifications. It serves as a patient liaison to ensure patients and families understand instructions, follows up with patients or families who have questions, uses judgment and problem‑solving to address needs as a representative of the provider, transcribes dictation and medical notes, ensures staff perform similar duties, sets up procedure equipment, assists with office procedures, and will lead office operations in the absence of provider, clinic administrator, or registered nurse assigned to the clinic.
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, three years of patient related experience, and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program.
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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