Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of basic medical assistant duties.
• Ability to type quickly and basic computer knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail-oriented, able to use experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with and treat all persons fairly, respectfully, and sensitively to cultural and social differences.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program.
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience.
• Medical Assistant experience.
• Front Desk experience.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, collect required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments for the assigned center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
• Answer patients’ questions about their care and keep them informed of their status.
• Inform technical staff about patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examinations by interviewing them, verifying information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests, including measuring blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide patient information to the provider.
• Stock supplies and maintain examination rooms, the front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have needed medical supplies.
• Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory and regularly check supply expiration dates.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts into patient files.
• Answer phone calls and collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
• Keep reception well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain quality assurance and quality control logs, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.