Medical Assistant, Non-Certified

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Office Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of clinical, clerical and administrative functions. Clinical duties include, but are not limited to, triaging patients, collecting medical information, recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse and weight), assisting providers during procedures, performing routine point of care testing (cholesterol and blood glucose testing), obtaining insurance authorizations for procedures and EKG's. Additional responsibilities will include: scheduling patient appointments, faxing/scanning documents, pre-certifying services and procedures, maintaining the stock room and the physical environment of the exam and procedure rooms. The Medical Office Assistant will serve as floater between clerical and clinical staff as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a medical office setting
• Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Triage patients
• Collect medical information
• Record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse and weight)
• Assist providers during procedures
• Perform routine point of care testing (cholesterol and blood glucose testing)
• Obtain insurance authorizations for procedures and EKG's
• Schedule patient appointments
• Fax/scan documents
• Pre-certify services and procedures
• Maintain the stock room
• Maintain the physical environment of the exam and procedure rooms
• Serve as floater between clerical and clinical staff as needed

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED