Career Counseling, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Assessment, Customer Relations, Demographics, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Infection Control, Laboratory Testing, Medical Assistance, Medical Office, Medical Records, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Phlebotomy, Physician Verbal/Telephone Orders, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Student Services, Telephone Skills, Training Program, Typing
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number 003113 Position Title Medical Assistant II - 003113 Division Student Affairs Department 210900 - Student Health Services Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant or related healthcare training program and two years of experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, or Certified Nursing Assistant.
Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabamas Student Health Services department is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Performs clinical and clerical work as assigned by the medical office, to include typing reports and correspondence.
- Takes verbal and written orders from Physician or Clinical Supervisor.
- Conducts initial intake to include taking vital signs, height, weight and history.
- Pulls and accesses charts for completeness and documents in Electronic Medical Record.
- Prepares examination rooms for patients and prepares patients for exams.
- Places patients in exam rooms and assists patients by supporting of lifting as required.
- Transports specimens to laboratory and conducts routine laboratory tests.
- Assists patients in wheelchairs or stretchers by lifting or directing as required.
- Performs procedures such as EKG.
- Draws blood samples and obtains blood cultures.
- Cleans and stocks exam room and instruments.
- Provides back up to front desk staff.
- Checks patients in and updates demographic information on a computerized system.
- Prepares charts, answers telephones and directs calls.
- Maintains medical records and other files.
- Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone.
- Responds to overhead pages maintains accurate and complete records by recoding vital signs as need, maintaining refrigerator temperature and blood culture logs.
- Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict.
- Completes all mandatory educational requirements.
- Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job.
- Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
- Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: adolescent and aduls.
- Stocks supplies on a daily basis.
- Maintains suction equipment ready for use.
- Checks supplies monthly for expiration dates.
- Ensures 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 values.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/13/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular
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
- How did you hear about this position?
USA website
LinkedIn
Zip Recruiter
Indeed
HigherEd Jobs
Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
Facebook
Word of mouth
Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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University of South Alabama