Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic.
• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vital signs, and processing specimens.
• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD, and CPT codes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Comfort with phone communication and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to ask patients probing questions.
• Caring, compassionate, and patient manner; maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Multitasking and proactive problem-solving skills, and a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Successful candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Urology experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily exam rooms for patient care and stock necessary supplies.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain required vital signs and urine specimens, and perform dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
• Triage patient calls about pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician, and document outcomes in the EHR.
• Assist in maintaining OSHA/MOSHA logs and records.
• Follow sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
• Follow procedures for proper disposal of biomedical waste, including biohazardous or red-bag waste.
• May welcome and greet patients and visitors in person or over the phone.
• Travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Corporate discounts
• Paid time off