Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Ability to obtain National Certification within two years of hire with Aviva Health.
• Current BLS certification or ability to receive it on the first day of employment.
• Ability to work independently, with attention to detail, organization, effectiveness under pressure, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures, patient flow, triage, and scheduling.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to accept responsibility, account for one's actions, and meet expectations.

Responsibilities

• Room patients by obtaining vital signs, verifying medications through medication reconciliation, collecting medical history, and obtaining other pertinent information.
• Assist physicians and nurses as needed.
• Perform EKGs.
• Perform peak flows and spirometry.
• Administer oxygen as directed by a provider.
• Perform in-office labs and urine drug screens (UDS).
• Perform routine prescription refills under the supervision of the MA Lead.
• Enter medication and lab orders as directed by a provider.
• Scrub charts and huddle daily with the provider and team.
• Perform routine lab call-backs.
• Administer injections and immunizations.
• Assist with procedures.
• Package instruments for the autoclave.
• Schedule patient follow-up as directed by the provider.
• Assist the team with desktop items.
• Maintain all logs and required checks.

Benefits

• Monday–Friday scheduling
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Training and professional development opportunities