USA Health
Advanced - Medical Assistant - Various Departments and Locations
USA Health, El Paso, Texas, United States
Advanced - Medical Assistant - Various Departments and Locations
USA Health is transforming medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. We provide patients convenient access to innovative treatments across multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms.
Overview 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.
Responsibilities 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. Responsibilities include:
Coordinate schedules and patient placement in the clinic.
Assist with procedures and prepare patients for examination.
Ensure staff instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare and administer medication as directed, transmit prescriptions as directed.
Takes electrocardiograms, wound care and dressing changes as needed.
Serve as the lead paraprofessional clinician under the supervision of the physician or advanced practice provider.
Triage patients directly or through delegation to other paraprofessional staff.
Take medical histories, explain treatment to patients, prepare patients for examinations, and assist the provider during examinations or in-office procedures.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and/or perform basic laboratory tests.
Prepare and administer medications including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections such as vaccinations.
Transcribe dictation and medical notes, ensure support staff do the same.
Set up procedure equipment, assist with in-office procedures, and serve as the leader of office operations in the absence of the provider, clinic administrator, or registered nurse.
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.
Application Process for Non-Employees
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. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Overview 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.
Responsibilities 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. Responsibilities include:
Coordinate schedules and patient placement in the clinic.
Assist with procedures and prepare patients for examination.
Ensure staff instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare and administer medication as directed, transmit prescriptions as directed.
Takes electrocardiograms, wound care and dressing changes as needed.
Serve as the lead paraprofessional clinician under the supervision of the physician or advanced practice provider.
Triage patients directly or through delegation to other paraprofessional staff.
Take medical histories, explain treatment to patients, prepare patients for examinations, and assist the provider during examinations or in-office procedures.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and/or perform basic laboratory tests.
Prepare and administer medications including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections such as vaccinations.
Transcribe dictation and medical notes, ensure support staff do the same.
Set up procedure equipment, assist with in-office procedures, and serve as the leader of office operations in the absence of the provider, clinic administrator, or registered nurse.
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.
Application Process for Non-Employees
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. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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