Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to work weekends as required.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds, and to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to follow OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to support patient safety.
• Ability to work well with others, communicate effectively, stay organized, and work in a busy environment.
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments.

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary experience.
• Animal-care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, outpatient examinations, procedures, and other assigned tasks.
• Take patient histories, vital signs, and weights during outpatient examinations and provide client education.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs according to proper safety procedures.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
• Provide hospitalized-pet care, including feeding, walking, cleaning, and monitoring.
• Prepare exam rooms and keep exam, treatment, laboratory, and surgical areas clean and organized.
• Restock exam rooms and supplies, and clean and maintain medical equipment and public areas.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
• Interact warmly, courteously, and professionally with clients, and compassionately with patients.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program