Medical Assistant Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program with one year of experience in a MA position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Willing 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 to administer care.
• Perception is necessary to observe pertinent detail when reading thermometers, blood pressure devices, and other equipment gauges and to observe the patient's condition.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to interpret tests.
• Applies guidelines and procedures as indicated.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Strong positive interpersonal skills; Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.
• High degree of initiative and sense of organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and medical assisting duties according to state guidelines.
• Records and signs all pertinent information in the patient's chart
• Triage all patients according to Patient Plus standards.
• Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
• Collects, accurately labels, and forwards specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares patients and assists Providers with examination, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications and injections after verifying correct dosage (Use the six rights of medication).
• Observes, records, and reports the patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to Providers.
• Prepares examination rooms; sterilizes instruments for tests per established procedures.
• Thoroughly cleans equipment and examination rooms per policy.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of infection control procedures; strictly adheres to policies and procedures; washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Instructs and arranges for patient testing and admissions.
• Responds to and refers appropriate incoming telephone calls to Providers.
• Instruct the patient regarding medication and treatment instructions before discharge.
• Posts tests and examination results to charts.
• Explains and distributes patient education material (if applicable).
• Answers patients' questions.
• Escorts patients to the appropriate area in the clinic when necessary.
• Notify and record patients of test results, as directed by Provider.
• Notifies patient of the next follow-up visit required.
• Perform drug screen collections based on DOT guidelines.
• Accurately perform other services, including, but not limited to, DOT and non-DOT physicals in compliance with current guidelines and Breath Alcohol Testing.
• Follow documentation procedures and complete required documentation related to each patient visit.
• Accurately use the EMR system for Occupational Medicine/Workers' Compensation patients.
• Execute follow-up calls promptly.
• Maintain continual compliance with all regulating agencies.
• Assist with on-site testing as needed.
• Stocks exam rooms, rotates merchandise, stocks new supplies in exam rooms, assists the front desk when not involved with patient care or back-office maintenance, and maintains an adequate inventory of drugs and medical supplies.
• Notifies Clinic Manager/Supervisor if supplies need to be ordered.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated per appropriate regulations.
• Participates in continuing education and other appropriate experiences to maintain and enhance professional competence.
• Maintains patient confidentiality 100% of the time; demonstrates complete discretion when discussing patient information.
• Maintains established office policies and procedures and follows OSHA and CLIA guidelines (CLIA: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments.
• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Must be flexible and committed to being a team player.
• Perform other duties as assigned.