Posting Details
Position Information Position Number007532Position TitleMedical Assistant - 007532DivisionStudent AffairsDepartment210900 - Student Health ServicesMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program.Preferred QualificationsJob Description SummaryThe University of South Alabama’s Student Health Center is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.Essential Functions- Takes verbal and written order from the physician and responds accordingly.
- Conducts initial intake to include taking vital signs, height and weight.
- Pulls and accesses charts for completeness adn documents in Electronic Medical Record.
- Prepares, cleans, and stocks exam rooms.
- Places patients in exam rooms and assists with lifting as required.
- Transports specimens to lab and conducts routine lab tests.
- Assists patients in wheelchairs are required.
- Performs EKG, draws blood samples, and obtains blood cultures.
- Provides backup to front desk staff.
- Checks demographic information, prepares charts, answers and directs phone calls.
- Maintains medical records, immunizations records, and other files.
- Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, and family.
- Responds to pages and maintains accurate and complete records.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Yes
- No
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * Have you completed a medical assistant or related healthcare training program?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyr…. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
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