Advanced - Medical Assistant - Various Departments and Locations
About The Position
USA Health is hiring Advanced Medical Assistants for various departments and locations across Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The role is designed for a Medical Assistant in a surgical clinic setting, serving as the primary clinician alongside an office physician or advanced practice provider. The position includes clinical, administrative, and patient-liaison responsibilities. Applicants who are not current USA Health employees must first work with a temporary agency before being considered for permanent positions. Employees must be in a regular position working at least 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of patient-related experience.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program.
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the listed requirements.
- Ability to work the defined schedule and overtime as required.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients, including obtaining histories, chief complaints, vital signs, medication information, and allergies, and document findings in the EMR.
- Coordinate clinic schedules and patient placement based on need; assist with procedures and prepare patients for examinations.
- Instruct patients about medication and special diets; prepare and administer medication as directed; provide wound care and dressing changes as needed.
- Triage patients and respond to patient calls by the end of the business day; document all interactions in the EMR.
- Explain treatment to patients and assist providers during examinations and in-office procedures.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens as needed.
- Transmit prescription refills as directed.
- Perform administrative duties, including completing insurance forms, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, arranging hospital admissions and ancillary services, and making referrals to other providers.
- Conduct preauthorization work and obtain appropriate certifications.
- Serve as a patient liaison with providers.
- Follow up with patients or family members who have questions about care and use judgment and problem-solving to address their needs as a representative of the provider.
- Keep examination rooms clean and stocked, monitor inventory, and notify the manager of supply needs.
- Follow protocols for instrument cleaning and storage.
- Complete mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements.
- Adhere to current infection-control and safety standards.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance; work the defined schedule and overtime as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
