Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care Pro

Kidney; Slidell (LA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks aMedical Assistant to support patients and providers during visits, ensuring smooth, patient-centered care. You will prepare patients and rooms, document registrations, and maintain clinical skills.

You must communicate effectively with patients by phone and in person, deliver excellent service, and adapt to diverse populations while upholding privacy and safety standards. BLS is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 professional development.
• Handles other duties as assigned effectively and efficiently.
• Adapts communication and approach to diverse patient populations with sensitivity.

Skills

Data entry

Windows applications

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR software

Medical office software

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks aMedical Assistant to support patients and providers during visits, ensuring smooth, patient-centered care. You will prepare patients and rooms, document registrations, and maintain clinical skills.

You must communicate effectively with patients by phone and in person, deliver excellent service, and adapt to diverse populations while upholding privacy and safety standards. BLS is required.