Medical Assistant I

JCHCC DBA Inclusivcare•Marrero, LA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I supports healthcare professionals in a clinical setting by performing administrative and clinical tasks that promote patient safety and well-being and help ensure effective, efficient patient care. The role includes patient reception and scheduling, maintaining confidential records, preparing patients for visits, documenting histories and vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, collecting blood samples, and conducting basic laboratory testing. The employee also helps maintain equipment, supplies, cleanliness, sterilization, and infection-control practices, and cross-trains with administrative patient support staff. This is an entry-level position requiring formal medical assistant training and a current or eligible Medical Assistant Certification. Candidates must have completed training in an accredited Medical Assistant program that included phlebotomy. The role requires computer skills, strong written and communication skills, and the ability to read, speak, and comprehend written documents fluently. Candidates are subject to a criminal background check and screening before employment. The employee reports to the Clinical Site Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. The job regularly involves sitting, hand and finger use, handling or feeling, and talking or hearing; frequent reaching; and occasional standing, walking, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made with appropriate medical documentation or clearance, if applicable.

Requirements

Formal medical assistant training and knowledge of current clinic practices for a medical assistant.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Entry-level experience, from novice to one year of medical assistant experience.
Current Medical Assistant Certification or eligibility to obtain it.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program that included phlebotomy.
Computer skills.
Ability to read, speak, and comprehend written documents fluently.
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must submit to a criminal background check and screening as part of pre-employment.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

Answer phones and greet patients professionally.
Schedule patient appointments.
Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality.
Prepare patients for healthcare providers; document patient histories and vital signs; and assist providers during examinations and procedures.
Draw and collect blood samples from patients.
Perform basic laboratory tests and prepare specimens for analysis.
Follow up with patients regarding testing and appointments.
Complete required safety checklists and quality controls, and perform delegated daily equipment testing.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and keep examination rooms stocked and orderly.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.
Perform sterilization and infection-control activities as required by the organization.
Cross-train with administrative patient support staff.
Perform JCAHO- and OSHA-related duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Site Manager.