Medical Assistant - Pre-Op Assessment

Opelousas General Health System • Opelousas, LA

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About The Position

Responsible for receiving patients, determines their needs and directs them accordingly. Performs optimal ambulatory health care to patients; stocks and maintains exam rooms and nurse’s stations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Vocational/Technical degree as Medical Assistant or Related field required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required

Nice To Haves

• CPR preferred
• At least 1 year experience as MA in a Clinic/Office is preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Assist with patient comfort.
• Counsels patients by transmitting physician’s orders and medications refills to pharmacy and progress notes to insurance for prior authorizations.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and complying with legal regulations.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, letting manager know when low, and verifying receipt.
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree