Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program, including knowledge of standard precautions, body mechanics, and patient care procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interpret, and respond verbally and in writing to or for patients, family members, and patient care team members.
• Ability to document completion of patient care tasks in patient charts, communicate patient needs to appropriate care providers, support patient education, and facilitate team goals and effectiveness.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist ambulatory patients upon arrival during patient sessions.
• Monitor basic physiological parameters.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with session procedures and the ages of patients served.
• Obtain blood specimens within scope of practice.
• Administer medications in accordance with established guidelines.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice and position requirements, appropriate to patients’ ages, growth, and development.
• Provide continuous support to providers for patient-related tasks.
• Handle telephone and appointment scheduling.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Keep exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts clean, orderly, and appropriately supplied, and ensure equipment is maintained.
• Report necessary information and urgent or unusual occurrences as they develop.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Savings accounts
• Voluntary benefits
• Wellness programs and discounts
• Paid life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Adoption assistance
• Back-up daycare
• Free onsite parking
• Recognition rewards
• Fully paid tuition program or tuition assistance program