Medical Assistant - Hospital Specialty-OBGYN Evaluation Center

Position 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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Takes verbal and written orders from physician and responds accordingly
• Conducts initial intake including taking vital signs, height and weight
• Pulls and assesses charts for completeness and documents in Electronic Medical Record
• Prepares examination rooms for patients
• Places patients in exam rooms and assists patients by supporting or 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 rooms
• 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 with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team using appropriate customer relation skills both in-person and via telephone
• Responds to overhead pages and notifies Charge Nurse when leaving unit
• Maintains accurate records by recording vital signs, refrigerator temperature, and blood culture logs
• Completes all duties positively, cooperates with others and contributes to improved unit performance
• Meets all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
• Utilizes cost-effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Provides competent patient care to Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric populations
• Stocks supplies daily and checks expiration dates monthly
• Cleans monitor cables between patients; maintains oxygen and suction equipment ready for use
• Ensures blood culture contamination rates under 2%
• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies in an ethical manner
• Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality, regular and prompt attendance, and ability to work defined schedules including overtime
• Performs related duties as required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program
• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: USA Health is an EO/AA 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