Float Medical Assistant - Physician Practices - Full-time - Days (Travel Required)

Woman's Hospital•St. George, LA

5d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Woman’s Physician Practices is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics and specialty practices. This role floats among Baton Rouge clinics and requires travel to the Lafayette clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with most Fridays ending at 2:00 p.m. Compensation is $17.61–$24.87 per hour, plus a float differential. The Medical Assistant supports patient visits and clinical procedures, maintains patient records and clinic supplies, coordinates appointments and referrals, handles coding and insurance pre-certifications, and performs administrative duties. The role also coordinates physician schedules and meetings, manages medication orders and documentation, and may take on additional department- or clinic-specific duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current medical assistant certification.
Valid driver’s license with a clear record.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a specialty clinic setting is strongly preferred.
Previous medication administration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Float to other Baton Rouge clinics and travel to the Lafayette clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Meet, greet, and escort patients to exam rooms; prepare patients for provider visits by collecting initial information, vital signs, medical history, height, and weight.
Assist physicians with exams, tests, and minor procedures; clean instruments and prepare sterile procedure trays.
Order, stock, and maintain exam-room supplies; check medications and supplies for expiration dates.
Create patient charts; verify medical records for pertinent information and maintain current patient and demographic data.
Schedule appointments and tests; pre-certify admissions, surgeries, and outpatient procedures for insurance coverage.
Review lab and x-ray requisitions for completeness and report results to physicians; coordinate appointments and referrals with other physicians.
Perform general clerical duties and assist other clinic staff as needed.
Answer, screen, and return calls concerning prescription orders, refills, and patient questions.
Perform CPT and ICD-10 coding for procedures and address denied and problem accounts weekly.
Meet with regulatory agencies.
Coordinate physician meetings, including medical review panels, depositions, and hospital committee meetings.
Coordinate and maintain physicians’ surgery schedules.
Order and receive medications from the Pharmacy as needed; document medication use according to provider orders in the drug log and/or medical record.
Use ICD-10 coding for imaging procedures and imaging pre-certifications.
Perform other department- and clinic-specific duties and projects as assigned.