Medical Assistant

2 weeks ago


Opelousas, United States Opelousas General Health System Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Responsible for receiving patients, determines their needs and directs them accordingly. Performs optimal ambulatory health care to patients; stocks and maintains exam rooms and nurse’s stations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist provider with planning and managing patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interview patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration and pain level.
• Review medical charts.
• Communicate with patients and their families in a professional manner.
• Perform standard diagnostic procedures including EKG tracings.
• Perform in office testing, such as but not limited to, HgA1c, Flu, Strep, Lipids, Glucose, and Urinalysis.
• Perform venipuncture according to certification guidelines.
• Collect and prepare specimens for lab courier pickup.
• Provide wound care adhering to strict infection control measures.
• Prepare and administer medications including injections as ordered by the provider.
• Maintain medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
• Schedule procedures/imaging; subsequently verifying scheduled times with patients; Additionally, will complete chart preparation including pre-admission and consent form completion.
• Complete prior authorizations and pre-certifications.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards of care, infection control measure, and complying with legal regulations, including HIPPA.
• Keep supplies readily available by maintaining stock inventory, notifying manager to reorder supplies and verifying receipt of incoming supplies. Adequately stock and maintain exam rooms and nurses's stations.
• Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Answer phone and return calls in a timely manner
• Perform any other services/duties as deemed reasonable by Providers or Manager within the Medical Assistant's scope of practice.

Education: Vocational/Technical degree in Medical Assistant or related field required.

Certification/License: Certified Medical Assistant required. CPR required.

Additional experience preferred:

* 1 year Medical Office or relevant experience
• HgA1c Machine/Lipid machine
• Glucometer
• Urinalysis machine
• EKG machine
• Printer/Copier/Fax Machine
• Multiline Telephone System


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