Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, and reliability.
• Management and organizational skills to support leadership of this function.
• Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
• Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional needs, and teammate support.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving.
• Basic to intermediate computer operation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
• Interview patients, obtain medical information, and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
• Ensure consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication safety protocols and checking expiration dates.
• Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
• Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
• Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms, keep them neat and clean, inspect sterile items, and organize supplies on sterile fields.
• Assist physicians during surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
• Monitor patients during examinations, procedures, and surgery; notify the physician and RN of signs of distress in accordance with facility policies.
• Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day; dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials correctly.
• Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
• Change wound dressings.
• Greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
• Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment; keep rooms stocked.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Document all procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; know the location and use of relevant equipment and supplies.
• Assist physicians with patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and document them according to facility policy.
• Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
• Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.