Certified Medical Assistant

SWLA Center for Health Services•Lake Charles, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SWLA Center for Health Services is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their multidisciplinary care team. This role is crucial in providing primary care services to patients, working alongside physicians and mid-level practitioners. The Certified Medical Assistant will be responsible for various clinical support duties, ensuring efficient patient flow and assisting in medical procedures and examinations.

Requirements

High School Graduate.
Current certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant.
Current BLS Certification.
Must successfully complete and pass a competency exam.

Nice To Haves

At least one-year work experience as a Clinical Medical Assistant in an ambulatory outpatient facility preferred.
CEU’s or equivalent contact hours for re-certification, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Participates as an integral part of the multidisciplinary care team.
Greets patients and ensures minimal waiting time in exam rooms.
Collects necessary patient information, including chief complaint and specific physical or clinical complaints, to assist the physician.
Ensures patients are properly disrobed for their appointments.
Assists physicians with procedures and examinations.
Administers medications within the scope of practice as ordered by the physician.
Draws laboratory specimens.
Carries out assigned duties to provide total patient care.
Interprets physician's instructions to patients and/or families.
Arranges for follow-up care when required.
Calls patients who have missed appointments to reschedule.
Prepares and maintains exam rooms, clinic equipment, supplies, and the environment for general operations.
Participates in training and health promotion activities.
Performs additional duties as prescribed by the Director of Nursing, Chief Medical Officer, and assigned Medical Provider.
Assumes additional duties when necessary to ensure quality health services.