Medical Assistant II

Medical Assistant II University of South Alabama - 4.0 Mobile, AL Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Posting Details Position Information Position Number 003113 Position Title Medical Assistant

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Division Student Affairs Department 210900 - Student Health Services Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program and two years of experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, or Certified Nursing Assistant. Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama's Student Health Services department is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions Performs clinical and clerical work as assigned by the medical office, to include typing reports and correspondence. Takes verbal and written orders from Physician or Clinical Supervisor. Conducts initial intake to include taking vital signs, height, weight and history. Pulls and accesses charts for completeness and documents in Electronic Medical Record. Prepares examination rooms for patients and prepares patients for exams. Places patients in exam rooms and assists patients by supporting of lifting as required. Transports specimens to laboratory and conducts routine laboratory tests. Assists patients in wheelchairs or stretchers by lifting or directing as required. Performs procedures such as EKG. Draws blood samples and obtains blood cultures. Cleans and stocks exam room and instruments. Provides back up to front desk staff. Checks patients in and updates demographic information on a computerized system. Prepares charts, answers telephones and directs calls. Maintains medical records and other files. Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone. Responds to overhead pages maintains accurate and complete records by recoding vital signs as need, maintaining refrigerator temperature and blood culture logs. Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict. Completes all mandatory educational requirements. Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job. Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards. Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: adolescent and aduls. Stocks supplies on a daily basis. Maintains suction equipment ready for use. Checks supplies monthly for expiration dates. Ensures blood culture contamination rates under 2%. Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization values. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required. Related duties as required. Posting Information Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/13/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular