Medical Assistant - STPN North Covington

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide medical assistance to the physician/nurse practitioner in a professional manner and to provide for patients in a caring, efficient and compassionate manner. To handle patient phone calls and care of patients in the office. Perform EKG's and CLIA waived test as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding.
• Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
• The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Must be able to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Displays tact and diplomacy in inter-personal skills.
• Keeps BLS Certification current at all times.
• Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from an accredited school (for LPN role).
• Current Licensed Practical Nursing license (for LPN role).
• Maintains annual and continuing education credits; keeps license current at all times (for LPN role).
• Accredited Medical Assistant Program Certification or equivalent on the job training consisting of 3 or more years (for Medical Assistant role).
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in a physician office setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Physician’s office experience preferred.
• Experience with EPIC (EMR) a plus along with insurance processes required within a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assistance to the physician/nurse practitioner.
• Provide patient care in a caring, efficient, and compassionate manner.
• Handle patient phone calls.
• Care for patients in the office.
• Perform EKGs.
• Perform CLIA waived tests as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees