Medical Assistant PRN - Urgent Care West Monroe

FMOLHS•West Monroe, LA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant 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 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 communications with patients and their families. Assists with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in taking vital signs.
Experience with phlebotomy and specimen preparation.
Familiarity with patient flow coordination and appointment scheduling.
Ability to triage phone calls.
Knowledge of non-narcotic prescription protocols.
Strong communication skills for interacting with patients and families.
Understanding of clinic regulatory and compliance needs.
Ability to work under close supervision.

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 patient information on charts.
Draw and collect blood samples from patients.
Prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis.
Coordinate patient flow, schedule appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals.
Triage phone calls.
Call-in non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction.
Communicate with patients and their families.
Assist with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic.