Medical Assistant I- Wound Care Outpatient - University Hospital

USA Health•Mobile, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent Required
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting.
Ability to document and communicate pertinent information and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff.
The ability to manage time efficiently in order for the practice to maintain patient flow is important.
Ability to take detailed notes and accurate documentation.
Highly organized with excellent time-management skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work in fast-paced situations and make sound decisions quickly.
Excellent interpersonal skills and high level of compassion.
Ability to communicate effectively with patient and the healthcare team, including the ability to explain registration policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Ability to work efficiency and effectively under tight deadlines and high work volume.
Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA
Excellent telephone listening and verbal communications skills.
Greets patients in a friendly manner using high efficiency customer service. Documents all patient interactions efficiently in the medical record.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program Preferred
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - . Upon Hire Preferred
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Strong knowledge and understanding of electronic medical record systems
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

Inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
Ensures patient confidentiality
Signs/initials documentation
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Basic coding and filling of insurance forms and conducting preauthorization work and obtaining appropriate certifications
Scans all pertinent information into the electronic health record system.
Medical Assistant will assist physician with any procedures.
Prepares all pre screening for procedures and surgical consults
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Related duties as required
Communicates with patients on behalf of providers.
Maintains exam rooms are fully stocked by supporitng inventofy of supplies.
Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work in conjunction with the provider, nursing staff, and Nurse Manager
Medical Assistant will greet patients, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter.
Medical Assistant will explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary.
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