Medical Assistant

Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC•Shreveport, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is to serve patients by providing pre-operative surgery instructions, retrieving blood specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing and performing EKGs and other screening procedures. The medical assistant works in collaboration with nursing colleagues and other personnel to prepare patients and records for procedures to be performed at Specialists Hospital Shreveport. This position is Monday through Friday day shift in our Pre-Admissions department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience.
Medical assistant certification/license is required through one of the following organizations: NHA - National Healthcare Association AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistants ARMA - American Registry of Medical Assistants
Solid computer skills with EMR system
Medical terminology knowledge is a must
Experience is preferred but not required.
Physically able to perform CPR.
Able to maintain extensive standing and bending
Able to lift a minimum of 15# of equipment.
Use of sanitation practices in healthcare setting
Follow infectious materials procedures

Responsibilities

Greeting patients reporting for pre-operative lab work.
Data entry of physician lab orders
Performs routine tests as ordered by medical professionals.
Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
Collect blood samples from patients
Practice proper patient identification
Label vials with patient names, dates and other required information
Perform 12-lead EKG
Perform nasal swab tests such as MRSA and/or rapid Covid
Provide pre-op surgical instructions to surgery patients
Perform patient pre-surgery education related to medication holding as per surgeon/physician orders
Centrifuge blood samples
Prepare lab specimens for batching and transport
Batch & receive labs through computerized interface.
Transport specimens to Laboratory from PACU/Inpatient Unit
Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status
Be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients
Cleans and restocks department lab areas.
Keep your lab room clean and well maintained at all times
Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
Perform basic office duties such as making copies and stapling information packets
Call patients for basic chart information such as medication lists
Performs other duties as assigned which can include:
Registers patients for lab work, verifies accuracy of insurance information, collects payments
Input all updated patient information into patient profile and lab account.
Works directly with patients and their families
Prepares patient charts
Admit and discharge each lab account
File lab orders for upcoming surgeries
Answer phones
Maintains as confidential all observed or acquired information regarding the patient, the patient’s history, surgical procedure, and perioperative experience.
Maintains inter-staff communication as confidential.
Assists in the collection of data for continuing quality improvement.
Ensures waiting area is kept neat and tidy.