Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification (CMA) from an American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)-accredited training program.
• Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• MAT certification is preferred; otherwise, certification must be obtained within 60 days.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of applicable experience.
• Experience in residential care.
• MAT certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor chronic health conditions, including diabetes, respiratory distress, and seizures, if applicable.
• Obtain patient data and vital signs and report findings to the medical team or medical practitioner.
• Conduct medical tests, including TB tests, COVID-19 nasal swabs, urine drug screens, and breath alcohol tests.
• Collect blood and/or urine samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Comply with reporting requirements, biohazard program requirements, and medical protocols.
• Prepare and administer medication under supervision.
• Count incoming medications and maintain medication inventory.
• Conduct audits as requested by the Manager, Nursing.
• Prepare admissions bins and discharge medications.
• Attend meetings by prior arrangement and participate as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Fax and scan documents.
• Administer medications once Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) certified, in accordance with state regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.