Medical Assistant (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital•Lake Charles, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Medical Assistant performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They assist the physician, mid-level provider and technical nursing staff by performing any delegated duties, specialized procedures and assists with the care of clinic patients. To perform all other duties assigned. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and Practice Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Assists with patient education in conjunction with the physician and/or mid-level provider. Obtains and records vital signs, FHT, height and weight, chief complaint, medication and allergies in the patient medical record. Records any other department specific information in patient chart. Adheres to all government documentation requirements. Records and/or reconciles medical, surgical and family history in the patient medical record. Enters the patients pharmacy into the patient medical record. Records patient critical lab values, adverse reactions and pertinent information and promptly reports to the physician and/or mid-level provider. Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques with patient and the proper use of medical instruments and equipment. Able to perform administrative duties (i.e. scheduling, registration, insurance authorization, answering phone, schedule testing, refer patients as ordered by physician or mid-level provider, etc.). Inventories exam rooms and determines supply needs based upon developed PAR levels, while removing all supplies that are expired or nearing expiration. Conveys needs to the appropriate personnel. Assist with the daily cleaning of exam rooms and clinic station areas. Assess maintenance needs and reports to the Nurse Manager. Performs other job duties as assigned. Prepares patient and assists the physician and/or mid-level provider with set up and clean-up of examinations/procedures (i.e. pap smear, biopsy, etc.) as per protocols. Anticipates patient and caregivers' requests and needs and responds in a timely manner. Performs and safely operates all medical equipment according to the manufacturers instructions and protocols. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Basic mathematical skills
Required: CPR (lifesaver) certified
Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel
Requires emotional stability and resilience.
Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities
Experience in providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant Program preferred
Physician office setting preferred but not required.
Previous experience working in certain specialty areas preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room.
Assists with patient education in conjunction with the physician and/or mid-level provider.
Obtains and records vital signs, FHT, height and weight, chief complaint, medication and allergies in the patient medical record.
Records any other department specific information in patient chart.
Adheres to all government documentation requirements.
Records and/or reconciles medical, surgical and family history in the patient medical record.
Enters the patients pharmacy into the patient medical record.
Records patient critical lab values, adverse reactions and pertinent information and promptly reports to the physician and/or mid-level provider.
Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques with patient and the proper use of medical instruments and equipment.
Able to perform administrative duties (i.e. scheduling, registration, insurance authorization, answering phone, schedule testing, refer patients as ordered by physician or mid-level provider, etc.).
Inventories exam rooms and determines supply needs based upon developed PAR levels, while removing all supplies that are expired or nearing expiration.
Conveys needs to the appropriate personnel.
Assist with the daily cleaning of exam rooms and clinic station areas.
Assess maintenance needs and reports to the Nurse Manager.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Prepares patient and assists the physician and/or mid-level provider with set up and clean-up of examinations/procedures (i.e. pap smear, biopsy, etc.) as per protocols.
Anticipates patient and caregivers' requests and needs and responds in a timely manner.
Performs and safely operates all medical equipment according to the manufacturers instructions and protocols.