Medical Assistant

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

12d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and non-clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers. The role assists physicians, providers, and licensed staff with patient flow and the environment of care, phone messaging, scheduling, and authorization of procedures, surgeries, and deliveries, along with other duties within the scope of non-licensed staff. The position is part of Children’s Hospital at LCMC Health.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent, or two years of work experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the 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, including use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical skills to determine job priorities, multitask, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and non-clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers.
• Assist physicians, providers, and licensed staff in managing patient flow and the environment of care.
• Handle phone messaging.
• Schedule procedures, surgeries, and deliveries and coordinate their authorization.
• Perform other duties within the scope of non-licensed staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED