Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care Pro

Memorial Hermann Health System; Saint George (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in patient care across clinical areas. You will assist with examinations, procedures, and dressing changes, while also performing essential administrative duties.

The role requires maintaining patient safety standards and documentation in the EMR system. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, graduation from a Medical Assistant program, and certification eligibility within 12 months of hire,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from Medical Assistant program.
• Certification eligibility for AMT, AAMA, NHA or NAHP within 12 months of hire.
• Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment and dressing changes.
• Perform general administrative duties per policies and procedures.
• Record patient vital signs and document in EMR.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist with procedures.
• Administer medications as directed; perform venipuncture and lab tests per policies.

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in patient care across clinical areas. You will assist with examinations, procedures, and dressing changes, while also performing essential administrative duties.

The role requires maintaining patient safety standards and documentation in the EMR system. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, graduation from a Medical Assistant program, and certification eligibility within 12 months of hire,