Medical Assistant- Ortho PRN

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job provides individualized, medical care of assigned patients in person, electronically and via telephone under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. The Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of health care services to patients of varied backgrounds and age, maintaining positive relationships with patients and their families. They work effectively with fellow employees to ensure the efficient flow of patients throughout their visit, providing support to them as well as to the attending physician. Communication via phone is essential to ensure patient needs are met timely and accurately. The role also involves accessing the company's data systems to document pertinent medical information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with and maintaining confidential information including experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Clinical knowledge.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a formal medical assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Supports the patient and provider throughout the patient visit.
• Ensures the patient and provider are prepared for the visit.
• Ensures the patient’s questions are answered prior to leaving; prepares room for next appointment.
• Provides excellent patient service through effective communication both over the phone and in person.
• Completes appropriate documentation including patient registration if necessary.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials through personal professional development.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024
• Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
• Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace
• Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA!
• Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune
• Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
• Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED