Advanced - Medical Assistant - Various Departments and Locations

USA Health Advanced Medical Assistant 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 and lifestyle of the 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 advancement that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities The role is designed to be the lead Medical Assistant in a medical clinic setting, serving as the primary clinician working alongside the office physician or advanced practice provider. The position coordinates the schedule and patient placement in the clinic based on need, assisting with procedures, and preparing patients for examination; ensures that staff are instructing patients about medication and special diets, preparing, and administering medication as directed, transmitting prescriptions as directed, taking electrocardiograms, wound care and dressing changes as needed; serves as the lead paraprofessional clinician in the office under the supervision of the physician or the advanced practice provider; triages patients directly or through delegation to other paraprofessional staff; takes medical histories, explains treatment to patients, prepares patients for examinations, and assists the provider during examinations or in office procedures; collects and prepares laboratory specimens and/or performs basic laboratory tests; prepares and administers medications including intramuscular, intradermal and subcutaneous injections such as vaccinations as directed by a licensed provider; transmits prescription refills as directed; performs or delegates administrative duties such as understanding office computer applications, answering phones, welcoming patients, updating and filing patient medical records, completing insurance forms, scheduling appointments and handling correspondence; arranges and schedules hospital admissions and other ancillary services and referrals to other providers; basic coding and filling of insurance forms and conducting pre-authorization work and obtaining appropriate certifications; serves as a patient liaison with the providers to feel at ease and explain in detail or repeat physician or provider's instructions; directs or maintains the follow-up with patients or family members who have questions about care and uses judgment and problem solving to address their needs as a representative of the provider; transcribes dictation and medical notes as requested and ensures that support staff do the same; under the direction and supervision of the provider sets up procedural equipment and assists with in-office procedures; will serve as the leader of the office operations in the absence of the provider, clinic administrator, or registered nurse assigned to the clinic. 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, three years of patient related experience, and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr