Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Diploma.
• Medical Assistant transcripts.
• BLS certification is required within three months.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage workflow and maintain high-quality standards when staffing levels may be below ideal, including prioritizing work and collaborating with the team under pressure.
• Ability to use office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, and calculators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records (EMR), including staying current with system updates and improvements.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the clinic for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch frequently.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, and gowns, for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to various center locations as required.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Medical Assistant certification or registration.

Responsibilities

• Take and record patient vital signs and medical histories.
• Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations, procedures, and treatments, including aseptic procedures and lab specimen collection.
• Administer injections, vaccines, and prescribed medications under provider supervision, including venipuncture and non-intravenous injections when competency requirements are met.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as blood draws and urinalysis, and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare, stock, clean, and maintain examination rooms.
• Assist with minor surgeries and perform procedures such as EKGs and vision checks as needed.
• Educate patients about health management, procedures, preventive care, and immunizations.
• Schedule appointments, follow-ups, and referrals and support patient flow and office coordination.
• Handle patient inquiries, confirm appointments, and assist with check-ins and check-outs while documenting visits accurately.
• Update and maintain patient records in the EHR system with accurate and timely documentation.
• Process insurance verification, billing, and coding information as required.
• Follow infection-control policies, sterilize instruments, and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Manage office supplies and medical equipment inventory and assist with filing, faxing, and correspondence.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines.
• Conduct daily chart audits and review charts for the following day's appointments.
• Assist with special projects and other tasks as directed by healthcare providers or office managers, including additional tasks that support the centers.
• Travel to various center locations as required.