Medical Assistant - Hospital Specialty - Emergency Room - University Hospital

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 provides 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 well-being of our community. Responsibilities Takes verbal and Written orders from physician and responds accordinglyConducts initial intake to include taking vital signs, height and weightPulls and assesses charts for completeness and documents in Electronic Medical RecordPrepares examination rooms for patientsPlaces patients in exam rooms and assists patients by supporting or lifting as requiredTransports specimens to laboratory and conducts routine laboratory testsAssists patients in wheelchairs or stretchers by lifting or directing as requiredPerforms procedures such as EKGDraws blood samples and obtains blood culturesCleans and stocks exam roomsProvides back up to front desk staffChecks patients in and updates demographic information on a computerized systemPrepares charts, answers telephones and directs callsMaintains medical records and other filesCommunicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephoneResponds to overhead pagesNotifies Charge Nurse when leaving unitMaintains accurate and complete records by recording vital signs as needed, maintaining refrigerator temperature and blood culture logsAccepts and completes all duties positively and without conflictCooperates helps others and improves the performance of the unitCompletes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirementsUtilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the jobAdheres to current Infection Control and Safety StandardsDemonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adults and GeriatricStocks supplies on a daily basisCleans monitor cables between patientsMaintains oxygen and suction equipment ready for useChecks supplies monthly for expiration datesEnsures blood culture contamination rates under 2%Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's valuesAdheres to hospital policies including confidentialityCompletes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirementsAdheres to current Infection Control and Safety StandardsRegular and prompt attendanceAbility to work schedule as defined and overtime as requiredRelated duties as assigned Additional Information 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 RequiredCompletion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program RequiredBCLS - Basic Life Support Upon HireComparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements. 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. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.