St. Thomas Community Health Center - New Orleans, LA

posted 7 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
New Orleans, LA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

At St. Thomas Community Health Center our mission is to provide culturally competent healthcare of the highest quality, regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Central to our mission is to acknowledge the role of institutional racism as causative of these disparities. As such, our work is directed toward becoming an antiracist institution. A medical assistant plays a crucial role in providing support to healthcare providers, ensuring efficient patient care, and maintaining the smooth operation of a medical facility. They contribute to the overall patient experience by delivering compassionate care, performing administrative tasks, and assisting with medical procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting healthcare providers in patient care activities, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and documenting medical histories.
  • Assisting with medical procedures, such as administering medications, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and performing basic point of care tests.
  • Providing patients with information and instructions regarding their medical conditions, medications, and treatment plans.
  • Facilitating effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and other medical staff.
  • Adhering to healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and safety protocols to protect patient confidentiality.
  • Proficiently using electronic health record systems to document patient information, update medical records, and retrieve necessary data.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Graduate of a certified medical assistant program
  • Basic Life Support at the Healthcare provider level training
  • Experience in primary care or clinical setting
  • Bilingual Spanish

Nice-to-haves

  • Skilled with electronic medical records and email messaging systems.
  • 1 year of experience in a primary care or clinical setting
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Pediatric Experience

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401K with match
  • PTO
  • Paid holidays
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