Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients.
• Ability to communicate information effectively.
• Ability to observe and obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to complete work tasks.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to be understanding and sensitive to others' needs.
• Must comply with the zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard applicable to this safety-sensitive position under Oklahoma law.

Nice To Haves

• 0–3 years of experience in patient care as a Medical Assistant or in a similar patient care role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by taking vital signs and patient histories, and handling referrals and patient phone messages under direct supervision of a provider and/or clinical supervisor.
• Adhere to applicable National Patient Safety Goals.
• Contribute to patient assessment and reassessment.
• Monitor and document patient status.
• Manage a large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette.
• Organize workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
• Retrieve and transport instruments and supplies as needed.
• Stock exam rooms, take inventory, and order supplies.
• Make scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
• Assist with procedures, maintaining a sterile field and labeling specimens when necessary.
• Gather and document information about patient condition, including lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status, and potential complications.
• Clean, sterilize, and/or high-level disinfect scopes, probes, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturer instructions for use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Medical plans
• Dental plans