Medical Assistant - PRN

Shriners Children's • Shreveport, LA

112d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the medical and nursing staff in providing care and comfort to infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent, and young adult patients during outpatient clinic appointments by performing routine clinical and clerical tasks. In addition, the Medical Assistant is responsible for phlebotomy and assisting with the application and removal of casts. Schedule for the PRN staff member varies, but requires availability Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. to cover PTO for staff members and assist on busy clinic days.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Nice To Haves

• Two years' experience as a Medical Assistant
• Two years' pediatric care experience
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Responsibilities

• Assists in rooming patients, taking vital signs, measurements, preparation of exam rooms, stocking supplies, assisting the physician, interacting with other departments and documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Works with and under the direction of the RN.
• Assists providers, nursing and other health care professionals with procedures and the intake and depart processes.
• Accurately documents information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Responsible for prepping clinic to be prepared for that day's clinic to include monitoring supplies and equipment and ordering supplies.
• Utilizes good clinical judgement to identify problems and interventions with patients and families and referral to RN as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage on the first day of employment
• 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED