Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold certification as a medical assistant through an appropriate board or registration through an appropriate board, or obtain one of these qualifications within six months of hire.
• For NHA certification eligibility through an organization-proctored exam, at least one year of supervised clinical work experience within the last three years or completion of a health-field training program within the last five years is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Understanding of laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of clinical and diagnostic procedures.
• Demonstrated pharmacology knowledge and ability to administer medication.
• Knowledge of office practices, patient relations, medical law, and ethics.
• Demonstrated understanding of coding and reimbursement systems, including ICD and CPT.
• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical data and use critical thinking to make appropriate interventions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work around potentially dangerous or infectious materials and follow extensive safety precautions, including use of personal protective equipment as needed.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with examinations and other office procedures.
• Schedule diagnostic tests, surgeries, and pre-admission testing.
• Perform initial-response screening according to physician-approved protocols.
• Perform tests and procedures, including CLIA-waived tests, electrocardiography, respiratory testing, and phlebotomy by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Prepare and administer oral and parenteral medications, excluding IV medications, and immunizations as directed by a physician and permitted by state law.
• Administer patient injections.
• Call prescriptions into pharmacies as directed by a physician.
• Serve as a liaison among physicians, patients, and patients’ families.
• Practice Standard Precautions, hand washing, biohazardous-material handling, aseptic technique, and infection controls.
• Collect and process specimens.
• Maintain examination and treatment rooms, including supplies and equipment inventory.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Obtain and record patient histories and vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations, procedures, or treatment.
• Accurately document patient communications and clinical treatments, including medication and immunization records.
• Prepare patient information packets.
• Provide courteous, compassionate, respectful, and timely service to patients, coworkers, visitors, and volunteers.
• Communicate effectively, protect patient dignity and privacy, and handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.
• Contribute to patient and employee safety, including safe patient and materials handling and appropriate infection precautions and protective equipment use.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, quiet work environment and healing environment for patients.