Medical Assistant (PRN)

Patient Plus Urgent Care•Baton Rouge, LA

112d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports Providers in the medical care of patients. Day-to-day work includes 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, on-site testing, documentation, and follow-up calls. The position is based at the Legal Address in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is listed as PRN. The team member is expected to follow applicable state guidelines and clinic policies, maintain patient confidentiality, and comply with OSHA, CLIA, and other relevant regulatory requirements. The role requires flexibility and teamwork, including helping the front desk when not engaged in patient care or back-office maintenance.

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 to observe patients’ conditions.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions needed to establish a safe work environment.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards and interpret tests.
Ability to apply guidelines and procedures as indicated.
Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Strong positive interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication.
High degree of initiative and sense of organization.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, using hands, reaching, talking, and hearing; occasionally sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform general and medical assisting duties according to state guidelines.
Record and sign pertinent information in patients’ 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 dosage using the six rights of medication.
Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to Providers.
Prepare examination rooms and sterilize instruments according to established procedures.
Clean equipment and examination rooms according to policy, and follow infection-control procedures, including handwashing before and after patient contact.
Arrange and instruct patients regarding testing and admissions.
Respond to incoming telephone calls and refer appropriate calls to Providers.
Instruct patients about medication and treatment before discharge; explain and distribute patient education materials when applicable; answer patient questions; and escort patients to appropriate clinic areas when necessary.
Notify patients of test results as directed by a Provider and record the notifications; notify patients of required follow-up visits.
Collect drug screens according to DOT guidelines and perform DOT and non-DOT physicals and breath alcohol testing in compliance with current guidelines.
Complete required documentation for each patient visit and accurately use the EMR system for Occupational Medicine and Workers’ Compensation patients.
Make follow-up calls promptly, maintain compliance with regulating agencies, and assist with on-site testing as needed.
Stock and rotate supplies and merchandise, maintain adequate inventories of drugs and medical supplies, and notify the Clinic Manager or Supervisor when supplies need ordering.
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 and discretion when discussing patient information.
Follow office policies and procedures, OSHA requirements, and CLIA guidelines; maintain an organized and clean work area.
Assist the front desk when not engaged in patient care or back-office maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.