Advanced - Medical Assistant - Surgery-Mastin-General & Colorectal - USA Health

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.

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 coordinate 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 appoints 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 providers 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 procedure 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.

High school diploma or GED required and three years of patient care-related experience. Successful completion of a Medical Assistant or related allied health program is preferred.