Medical Assistant - Mitchell Cancer Institute, Childrens & Womens Hospital, USA Health

Medical Assistant - Mitchell Cancer Institute, Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health USA Health - 3.2 Mobile, AL Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Patient room cleaning Patient rooming Medical documentation Vital signs Maintaining an organized workspace Capillary specimen collection Inventory control Injectable medication administration Urine sample handling Safety protocol adherence Urinalysis Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Wheelchair mobility assistance Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Preparing medical treatment area Fax machines Medical laboratory work Patient care Medical record retrieval Medication assistance Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise Medical Assisting Medical assisting Patient treatment Faxing Entry level Surgical instrument sterilization and handling

Full Job Description 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 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.

Responsibilities:

Takes vital signs of patients Cleans and restocks exam rooms Cleans and sterilizes instruments: assists the physician with special procedures and exams Administers Injections as needed Escorts patients to Lab when necessary Picks up and drops off lab samples, test suits, and x-rays as needed Answers telephone Takes messages, and transfers calls Schedules appointments with other physicians' offices Schedules test and procedures with physicians and /or hospital Prepares lab and x-ray requestions Obtains test results Faxes medical records and ref emfs as needed Preforms lab procedures to Include urinalysis and finger sticks Prepares patient referral forms cleans and stocks medicine and supply rooms Maintains clean and orderly work area May assist patients to and from exam tables, wheelchairs, and/or automobiles Maintains Inventory of supplies Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required 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

Additional Information:

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 Required Completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program Preferred Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.