Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Coordination

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in examination and treatment, including interviewing patients, recording vital signs, and documenting visits. The role involves coordinating patient flow, scheduling procedures, and assisting with lab specimen handling under supervision.

The ideal candidate has completed a medical assistant program or has 1 year of clinical experience, plus proficiency with EHRs and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Special Skills - Computer literate; skilled in use of Microsoft Outlook, electronic health records and other software programs.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and obtain vital signs, record information in charts.
• May draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for lab analysis.
• Coordinate patient flow, schedule appointments, tests and referrals.
• Triage calls and communicate with patients and families as directed by the provider.

Skills

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Patient communication

Electronic health records

Education

Medical assistant program or 1 year clinical experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

EHR systems

Job description

FMOL Health in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in examination and treatment, including interviewing patients, recording vital signs, and documenting visits. The role involves coordinating patient flow, scheduling procedures, and assisting with lab specimen handling under supervision.

The ideal candidate has completed a medical assistant program or has 1 year of clinical experience, plus proficiency with EHRs and basic computer skills.