Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Moss Bluff (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide provider support and comprehensive direct care to patients under the direction of the physician. The MA will assist with exams, document patient information, and maintain cleanliness and supplies in exam rooms.

Qualifications include CPR certification, preferred Medical Assistant credential, and computer literacy. Prior experience in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic setting is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience providing administrative duties and clinical care in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic setting is preferred.
• Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room.
• Records intake information in the patient medical record and documents in the chart.
• Records critical lab values and adverse reactions and reports to the provider.
• Prepares patient and physician with setup and cleanup of procedures.
• Observes universal precautions and aseptic technique with patient and equipment.
• Performs administrative duties as needed.
• Assists with patient education in conjunction with the provider.
• Maintains supplies and restocks exam rooms to proper levels.
• Assists with daily cleaning of exam rooms and clinic areas.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Administrative skills

Listening skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

CPR certification (required)

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide provider support and comprehensive direct care to patients under the direction of the physician. The MA will assist with exams, document patient information, and maintain cleanliness and supplies in exam rooms.

Qualifications include CPR certification, preferred Medical Assistant credential, and computer literacy. Prior experience in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic setting is advantageous.