What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Auburn University at Montgomery?
Position Information
Position Information
Vacancy Number:
S-01199
Position Title:
Medical Assistant
Classification Title:
Department:
Warhawk Health Services
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answer phone calls, Make appointments, Check in and check out, Collect payments in absence of Associate
- Triage patients, vital signs, reconcile home medications, obtain health history
- Administer vaccines according to manufacturer guidelines
- Administer IM/SQ/Intradermal medications
- Administer oral medications
- Perform EKGs
- Administer nebulizer treatments
- Venipuncture
- Perform urinalysis and glucose testing
- Assist with Referrals to AUM and outside AUM as needed
- Assist with AUM Orientations and give presentations as needed
- Discuss results with patient via phone, email, and portal as needed
- Assist with STD clinic within Warhawk Health Services
- Assist with women’s health exams and minor in-office procedures
- Assist with onsite Flu clinics
- Perform x-rays
- Transport labs to State Lab
- Maintain BLS certification every 2 years
- Provide culturally competent care
- Directly engage in cross-cultural interactions with patients
- Secures patient information, maintains patient confidentiality, and complies with HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Order medical supplies and maintain inventory
- Cleans patient rooms and maintain medical supplies in rooms
- Other duties as delegated by the Director
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner at all times
- Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
- Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
- Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- 1 year minimum experience as CMA
- Completion of medical assistant program required
- BLS Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with EMR preferred
Job Open Date:
01/08/2025
This posting will remain open until closed:
Yes
Job Close Date:
About the University/College
Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.
Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7061
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- Resume
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