Medical Assistant (Urgent Care) - PRN

Patient Plus Urgent Care•Hammond, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports Providers in delivering patient care. Daily activities include triage, taking medical histories, performing point-of-care and phlebotomy testing, and completing other clinical and clerical duties. The role also supports occupational health services, including drug-screen collections, physicals, breath alcohol testing, documentation, and on-site testing as needed. The Medical Assistant prepares patients and examination rooms, assists with examinations and procedures, handles specimens and medications, records patient information, communicates test results and follow-up instructions as directed, and maintains clean, stocked, and properly calibrated equipment and supplies. The role follows applicable state guidelines, infection-control procedures, OSHA and CLIA requirements, and patient-confidentiality policies. This position is located in Hammond, Louisiana, and is listed as PRN. The work includes regular standing, walking, and handling of materials, with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
One year of experience in a Medical Assistant position.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Willingness to attend continuing medical education courses at the employer's request.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
Skill in applying and modifying professional nursing principles, methods, and techniques to provide patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer care.
Ability to observe details when reading thermometers, blood pressure devices, and other equipment gauges and when assessing patient conditions.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe work environment.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards, interpret tests, and apply applicable guidelines and procedures.
Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Strong positive interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication.
High degree of initiative and organization.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform general and medical assisting duties according to state guidelines.
Record and sign pertinent information in patient charts.
Triage patients according to Patient Plus standards.
Instruct patients in collecting samples and completing tests; collect, label, and forward specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepare patients and assist Providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Prepare and administer medications and injections after verifying the correct dosage using the six rights of medication.
Observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to Providers.
Prepare examination rooms, sterilize instruments, and clean equipment and rooms according to established procedures and policies.
Follow infection-control policies, including washing hands before and after each patient contact.
Instruct and arrange for patient testing and admissions; respond to incoming calls and refer appropriate calls to Providers.
Explain medication and treatment instructions before discharge, distribute patient education materials when applicable, answer questions, and escort patients within the clinic when necessary.
Post test and examination results to charts; notify patients of test results as directed by a Provider and inform them of required follow-up visits.
Perform DOT-guideline drug-screen collections and other occupational health services, including DOT and non-DOT physicals and Breath Alcohol Testing.
Complete required visit documentation, accurately use the occupational medicine/workers' compensation EMR system, and promptly complete follow-up calls.
Maintain compliance with regulating agencies and assist with on-site testing as needed.
Stock and rotate supplies, maintain adequate inventories of drugs and medical supplies, notify the Clinic Manager or Supervisor when supplies need ordering, and assist the front desk when not engaged in patient care or back-office maintenance.
Ensure equipment is calibrated according to applicable regulations.
Participate in continuing education and other appropriate experiences to maintain and enhance professional competence.
Maintain patient confidentiality, established office policies and procedures, OSHA and CLIA guidelines, and an organized, clean work area.
Work flexibly as a team player and perform other duties as assigned.