Medical Assistant - Pre-Admit (Full Time, Days)

Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical CenterLafayette, LA
287d

About The Position

At Our Lady of Lourdes we offer you much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As a Catholic hospital, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Job Summary: The Medical Assistant 1 assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, obtains vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May triage phone calls, call-in non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction and frequently communicates with patients and their families. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
  • Interview patients and obtain vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height).
  • Record information on patients' charts.
  • Serve as a preceptor for clinical staff.
  • Draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs for laboratory analysis.
  • Coordinate patient flow and schedule appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals.
  • Triage phone calls and call-in non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction.
  • Communicate frequently with patients and their families.
  • Work under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.
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