Medical Assistant

Prime Occupational Medicine•Port Allen, LA

About The Position

PRIME Occupational Medicine seeks a Medical Assistant to manage and care for clients, recognize and respond to their needs, fulfill ethical and legal responsibilities, and perform clinical procedures and administrative duties. The role provides information, services, and assistance to clients and patients at PRIME on-site events and clinics. It involves preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians with office procedures and injury care, performing phlebotomy and injections, and maintaining accurate, confidential medical records. The Medical Assistant also maintains medical supplies and equipment, follows safety and regulatory standards, and keeps professional knowledge current. The position serves various PRIME locations and may include on-call duties on a rotating basis, overtime, weekends, and holidays. It is hourly and non-exempt. Work is performed in a medical clinic setting and may also involve on-site events and travel between PRIME locations.

Requirements

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or equivalent.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
Must pass a DISA drug screen and background check.
Dependable and reliable transportation.
Professionalism, confidentiality, reliability, punctuality, patience, and compassion.
Strong communication skills and ability to maintain client and staff confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage stress, and work quickly and accurately.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to learn and remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely workflow decisions, communicate with employees and visitors, and meet speed or productivity quotas.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds; walk short distances; climb stairs; and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Ability to perform repetitive movements and extensive computer, copy machine, keyboard, wrist, hand, and finger work, and to maintain close visual acuity for data, transcription, computer terminal work, and reading.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Responsibilities

Provide information, services, and assistance to clients and patients at PRIME on-site events and clinics.
Maintain medical supplies inventory and perform preventive maintenance, including sterilizing medical instruments.
Verify patient information and medical histories by interviewing patients, documenting history, and confirming the purpose of visits.
Prepare patients for examination by conducting preliminary physical tests, including drug and alcohol screenings, audiograms, EKGs, pulmonary function tests, and respirator fit tests; report patient history summaries.
Assist physicians with office procedures and help save their time.
Assist with injury care.
Perform phlebotomy services and give injections.
Complete and safeguard medical records, apply diagnostic and procedure coding, and maintain patient confidentiality.
Update and file medical records in accordance with state and federal laws.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Inventory supplies, place orders, and verify receipt.
Keep equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and performing preventive maintenance.
Update job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional publications.
Follow professional standards, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Take and record messages.
Provide on-call services on a rotating basis and serve surrounding PRIME locations and on-site events as needed.
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.