CMA — Compassionate Patient Care & Clinic Coordination

Ochsner Health; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver individualized care under the supervision of a licensed provider. You will assist in patient visits, document accurately, and support care teams across in-person and electronic channels.

Required: High School Diploma/GED, Medical Assistant Certification, BLS. Preferred: MA training program. Must protect patient privacy and adapt to diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Required - High School Diploma/GED.
• Preferred - Completion of a formal medical assistant training program.
• Required - Medical Assistant Certification.
• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Experience handling confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports the patient and provider throughout the patient visit.
• Ensures patient and provider are prepared for the visit.
• Answers patient questions prior to leaving; prepares room for next appointment.
• Provides excellent patient service via phone and in person.
• Completes patient registration and documentation as needed.
• Maintains clinical knowledge, skills and credentials via professional development.
• Complies with DOT drug and alcohol testing where applicable.
• Adapts communication to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical assistant training program (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver individualized care under the supervision of a licensed provider. You will assist in patient visits, document accurately, and support care teams across in-person and electronic channels.

Required: High School Diploma/GED, Medical Assistant Certification, BLS. Preferred: MA training program. Must protect patient privacy and adapt to diverse populations.