Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting training program, or service as a Medical Assistant in the military (DD214), or qualification as an EMT-A or paramedic.
• An exception to the training-program requirement may be granted to someone with national medical-assisting certification and at least two years of medical-assisting experience, subject to experience and qualification evaluation, approval by the Director of Nursing, and written approval from two Executive Committee members.
• Pass initial clinical-skills competencies and initial and annual medication proficiency examinations with a score of at least 80%.
• Maintain current BLS/CPR certification.
• Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical terminology.
• Skills in performing assistance tasks, communication, tact, customer service, and computer use.
• Ability to act professionally with personnel, patients, and families; communicate clearly; learn and retain patient-care procedures; complete tasks as directed; demonstrate compassion; and manage multiple tasks flexibly.
• Required initial Hepatitis B screening and initial and annual TB screening/testing.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; occasionally lift and carry items up to 20 pounds; and perform frequent talking, hearing, eye-hand coordination, and keyboarding, as well as occasional stooping, lifting, grasping, pushing or pulling, and grip-strength tasks.
• Applicants selected for employment are subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a medical assistant in a physician’s office or other clinical facility is recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Control patient flow in the clinic and coordinate with coworkers so necessary clinical services are provided on the date of service.
• Prepare patient charts by reviewing and gathering relevant medical history, medications, lab results, imaging, and progress notes, and ensure the EHR chart is complete before closing.
• Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures; obtain and record vital signs; interview patients about current needs and relevant history; reconcile medications at every visit; and document findings and care activities.
• Perform clinical duties assigned by a nurse or provider, including assisting with examinations, treatment, tests, and procedures.
• Generate reports or lists and remind patients and families about needed preventive services, such as flu shots, wellness screenings, and labs.
• Manage outstanding EHR tasks, alerts, and pending patient-care actions accurately and promptly.
• Schedule lab work and specialist visits, complete paperwork needed for billing, enter lab orders, and complete provider orders in a timely manner.
• Verify and update patient data and assist patients with paperwork.
• Process referrals, complete required follow-up, and maintain an updated referral report.
• Administer medications after completing the required medication proficiency testing and in accordance with policy; administer immunizations and injections after reviewing records, schedules, potential allergic reactions, side effects, and treatments.
• Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, specimen collection, preparation and testing, and other requested laboratory functions.
• Participate in code-team training and initiate the appropriate emergency response when codes are called, including CPR, airway management, medication administration, and fire evacuation coordination.
• Participate in scheduled training, including HIPAA compliance, online learning modules, and classroom training.
• Assist in other provider areas as assigned by the supervisor based on departmental staffing needs.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and use or disclose patient information only to perform job duties.