Medical Assistant II

Purpose of the Position:

The Medical Assistant will assist the providers of UAH Health Services’ on-campus clinic with patient care, obtain patient history and vitals, perform a variety of specimen collections, and routine laboratory maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care:
• Prepare patients for visit by performing vital signs: taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Must maintain strict adherence to the HIPPA and FERPA privacy laws.
• Assist the RN or NP with office procedures.
• Perform minor medical procedures such as ear lavages, electrocardiograms, and visual acuity testing.
•Perform throat or nasal swabs for respiratory in-house testing in addition to collection of specimens for urinalysis, hematology, mono and pregnancy testing etc. Ensure client's proper identification to label and match specimens.
• Performing X-ray testing will be included with added training.
• Keep current with CPR and AED training.

Clinic Support:
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Keep medical supplies ready by maintaining inventory, stocking rooms/labs, and reporting low stock.
• Keep clinical equipment operating by following operating instructions, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and reporting discrepancies.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, including use of autoclave, and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Assist with and track specialist and diagnostic referrals.
• Cross-train with other clinic positions such as reception, medical records, and scheduling.

Laboratory Procedures:
• Perform a variety of laboratory tasks relevant to the activities for the collection of samples using both routine and special techniques and methods.
• Adhere to strict laboratory processing techniques to ensure samples are collected and processed in a timely manner, and following quality control procedures. Maintain records of tests performed and samples taken. Process orders to send samples to off-site laboratories.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory materials and track ordering of supplies. Ensure adherence to OSHA and CLIA guidelines, laboratory safety and protocols.
• Perform proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Perform data entry for laboratory forms and other general duties as indicated.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma
• Certification as a Medical Assistant, CNA, Patient Care Technician, or similar role
or 3 years of full-time relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of healthcare education and work experience.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of electronic health record systems is preferred

Published Salary (if available):

$15.00 -$17.75 (31,200-36,932)