Medical Assistant GY - PRN

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver healthcare with heart and make a difference in people's lives. The Medical Assistant will perform various clinical, documentation, and clerical support duties to ensure the smooth operation of the clinic and provide excellent patient care. This role requires a compassionate, driven, and dedicated individual who believes in providing extraordinary care and putting a little more heart and soul into healthcare.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.
Knowledge of general medical terminology, hospital policies and procedures, and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.
Ability to obtain and maintain accurate patient medical records.
Basic computer and data entry skills.
MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point).
Analytical skills to determine job priorities.
Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Responsibilities

Measure and record vital signs, identify abnormal values, and report findings to nursing staff or medical provider.
Assist with patient arrival, schedule appointments, and facilitate patient exit from the clinic.
Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately according to organizational policy.
Provide comfort needs of patients, considering age and special needs.
Demonstrate working knowledge of clinic equipment, including preparation, safety testing, cleaning, and disinfecting.
Maintain linens, supplies, and equipment for clinic use, and stock exam rooms.
Collect, prepare, and secure laboratory specimens for testing and/or transport.
Document appropriately in the patient medical record according to departmental guidelines.
Navigate the Electronic Medical Record to obtain results, update patient data, and schedule appointments.
Prepare safety reports as directed by the Clinic Manager.
Maintain patient privacy by securing computer screens when staff are absent.
Demonstrate honesty, promptness, dependability, courtesy, and respect in all interactions.
Consult with and keep the clinic manager informed of clinic activities, requirements, and problems.
Manage patient and/or co-worker complaints in a calm, positive, non-judgmental manner and report these to the clinic manager.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality.
Implement standard and transmission-based precautions per hospital policy.
Ensure patient safety during clinic visits per hospital policy.
Report any safety hazards or violations to the Clinic Manager or designee.
Actively participate in the Quality Improvement Process, including QAPI projects and EOC Rounds.
Gather appropriate clinical documentation for medical provider review.
Obtain medical records from outside facilities when needed.
Scan outside correspondence into the electronic medical record.
Answer the telephone and route calls promptly to the appropriate person.