Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant- Student Health About Talladega College: Talladega College, Alabama's first private historically black liberal arts college, has been known for academic excellence for over 150 years. It is listed among the Princeton Review's Best Colleges in the Southeast; US News & World Report's best national liberal arts colleges, best HBCUs and Top Performers on Social Mobility; and Kiplinger's Best Value colleges and universities. Kiplinger named Talladega the second-best college in the nation for "low average graduating debt" in 2019. The campus is noted for its breathtaking historic buildings as well as its state-of-the-art facilities. A new, 45.000-square-foot residence hall opened in January 2019. The College opened two additional buildings in 2020 - the BCH Student Activity Center and the Dr. William R. Harvey Museum of Art, which houses Hale Woodruff's critically acclaimed Amistad Murals and other great works of art. Job Summary: Talladega College Student Health Medical assistant will provide support services that ensure the Student Health Center operates efficiently.

The Medical assistant will support the Nurse Practitioner and Physician during clinical hours in addition to assisting with campus wellness events. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting the Healthcare Provider with exams, and performing front-desk tasks. Talladega College Position Description Form

Job Duties: ● Aid with patient check in by greeting each patient, verifying patient identity, explaining procedures to be performed, and address patient questions and concerns ● Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment and examination of the patient ● Obtain and enter patient medical history and medication ● Observe the patient for significant conditions and reactions, and notify the provider of the patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents ● Conduct provider referrals on an as-needed basis ● Prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies ● Assist with appointment scheduling and pre-visit planning with provider ● Assisting provider with patient documentation and orders ● Assist with patient phone calls & messages ● Ensuring that the physical space is well-kept and organized ● Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality ● Exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in healthcare environment ● maintain student focus to assist with promotion of healthy initiatives ● Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: ● High School Diploma or GED required ● Certification or diploma in Medical Assisting or MA experience required ● Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required ● Urgent Care or Primary Care experience preferred ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills