Medical Assistant I

3 weeks ago


Hammond, Louisiana, United States North Oaks Medical Center Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant I to join our team at North Oaks Medical Center. As a Medical Assistant I, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and supporting our healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide patient care and support services, including intake, discharge, and telephone messaging.
  • Assist with in-office procedures, such as setting up a sterile field, assisting with Pap Smear, and assisting with laceration repair.
  • Obtain and record patient's weight, height, and vital signs, and document them into the patient's record.
  • Perform medication reconciliation by reviewing medications with the patient and updating the medication list as needed.
  • Review the patient's past medical, social, surgical, and family history, and update the information as the patient indicates.
  • Educate and assist patients with MyChart sign up.
  • Ensure patient/caregiver is comfortable in the exam room prior to exiting.
  • Perform any in-office testing, including CLIA waived testing, and label specimens as needed.
  • May be required to perform venipuncture and labeling of specimens prior to transport outside of the clinic to designated laboratory.
  • Reviews and initials each page of the AVS and other discharge paperwork to ensure information is being released to the correct patient.
  • Reviews and discusses the After Visit Summary (AVS) with the patient and/or caregiver, emphasizing any medication changes or future orders.
  • Cleans and disinfects the patient treatment area and any reusable equipment per NOPG policy and procedure after each patient encounter.
  • Assist with ordering, stocking, and maintaining supplies within the clinic, utilizing authorized vendors through material services.
  • Performs quality controls as indicated within the clinic.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Complete a Medical Assistant program or Nursing Program (LPN, RN) preferred.
  • 3 years experience as an MA in a clinic setting or enrollment in an accredited Nursing program and completion of first clinical rotation required.
  • Maintain BLS certification.
  • Must be capable of assisting with the lifting and moving of patients, and have knowledge of appropriate body mechanics.
  • Must be capable of prolonged standing and walking.

Working Conditions:

Contact with blood and body fluids. Must have a thorough knowledge of infection control procedures and Universal Precaution techniques.

Adverse Working Conditions:

Must be able to maintain a cheerful, positive attitude while performing duties in a high volume practice.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for following all policies and procedures to assist in maintaining a safe environment.
  • Safeguard and preserve confidentiality of medical records and patient information at all times.
  • Follow HIPAA privacy standards.

Other:

  • Performs as a team member and serves on teams/committees as requested.
  • May provide vaccine management, including ordering and monitoring vaccine usage/wastage, facilitating the maintenance of vaccines, participating in educational opportunities, and completing reportable documentation as recommended by Louisiana Department of State Health Services.
  • Assist physicians and other staff members as needed.
  • Issue physician's excuse for school/work as directed by the provider.
  • Communicate effectively by expressing ideas clearly, actively listening, and always following appropriate channels of communication.
  • Follow associated North Oaks Health System and North Oaks Physician Group compliance programs and federal and state regulatory guidelines.
  • Complete 10 hours of continuing education per year.
  • Performs other duties within the scope of unlicensed personnel as assigned.

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