Medical Assistant - LPG North Point Clinic

FMOLHS • Greenwell Springs, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. This role involves interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and accurately recording this information on patients' charts. The Medical Assistant may also be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs for laboratory analysis. Key responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals. The position may also involve triaging phone calls, calling in non-narcotic prescriptions as directed by the provider, and frequent communication with patients and their families. Additionally, the Medical Assistant assists with the clinic's regulatory and compliance needs and works under the close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interviews patients, obtains vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis.
• Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals.
• May triage phone calls, "call-in" non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction.
• Frequently communications with patients and their families.
• Assists with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed