Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Coordination

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide individualized patient care under supervision. The role involves assisting the attending provider, managing patient flow, and documenting essential information across in-person, electronic, and telephone encounters.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED, Medical Assistant Certification, and BLS. Preferred completion of a medical assistant training program and experience with confidential data in a fast-paced setting are

Qualifikationen

• Education: HS diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: completion of a formal medical assistant program.
• Certifications: Medical Assistant Certification and BLS.
• Experience: handling confidential information in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge: proficient with computers and web-based applications.

Aufgaben

• Supports the patient and provider throughout the patient visit.
• Ensures the patient and provider are prepared for the visit.
• Ensures the patient’s questions are answered prior to leaving; prepares room for next appointment.
• Provides excellent patient service through effective communication both over the phone and in person.
• Completes appropriate documentation including patient registration if necessary.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials through personal professional development.

Kenntnisse

Clinical knowledge

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Medical assistant training program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Web-based applications

Jobbeschreibung

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide individualized patient care under supervision. The role involves assisting the attending provider, managing patient flow, and documenting essential information across in-person, electronic, and telephone encounters.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED, Medical Assistant Certification, and BLS. Preferred completion of a medical assistant training program and experience with confidential data in a fast-paced setting are