USA Health Advanced Medical Assistant- Cardiovascular Surgery
Job Description
Job Description
USA Health Advanced Medical Assistant
Mobile, AL
Order Type : Temp To FT
ADVANCED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm | $17.52/hour
Responsibilities:
- The role is designed to be the Medical Assistant in a surgical clinic setting serving as the primary clinician working alongside the office physician or advanced practice provider.
- Performs patient assessment to include history, chief complaint, vital signs, medications and allergies. Documents findings in EMR.
- The position coordinates the schedule and patient placement in the clinic based on need, assisting with procedures, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Instruct patients about medication and special diets, preparing, and administering medication as directed, wound care and dressing changes as needed
- Triages patients and responds to patient calls by end of business day. Documents all interactions in EMR.
- Explains treatment to patients, prepares patients for examinations, and assists the provider during examinations or in office procedures.
- Collects and prepares laboratory specimens as needed
- Transmits prescription refills as directed
- Performs administrative duties as needed, completing insurance forms, scheduling appointments and handling correspondence; arranges and schedules hospital admissions and other ancillary services and referrals to other providers
- Conducts preauthorization work and obtains appropriate certifications
- Serves as a patient liaison with the providers
- 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,
- Responsible for keeping exam rooms clean and stocked. Monitors inventory and notifies manager of supply needs.
- Follow protocols for instrument cleaning and storage.
- 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
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent, 3 years of patient related experience, and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
- 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.
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About Long's Human Resource Services
At Long’s, our people are our greatest asset. We’ve been serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties – and the entire Gulf Coast area – since 1948. With this experience, we bring unparalleled knowledge of the area markets, and this knowledge translates to the best possible job fit for companies and employees.
Company Description
About Long's Human Resource Services\r\n\r\nAt Long’s, our people are our greatest asset. We’ve been serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties – and the entire Gulf Coast area – since 1948. With this experience, we bring unparalleled knowledge of the area markets, and this knowledge translates to the best possible job fit for companies and employees.