Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Support

3M HEALTHCARE; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide individualized patient care under supervision, supporting patients and providers during visits and ensuring accurate documentation. The role includes handling in-person, phone, and electronic communications to meet patient needs efficiently.

Required are a high school diploma and formal medical assistant training, with CA certification and BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; completion of a medical assistant training program preferred.
• Experience handling confidential information and working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Medical Assistant Certification and BLS from the American Heart Association required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients and providers throughout visits.
• Prepares patients and rooms for visits and answers questions before departure.
• Documents patient information accurately and maintains record-keeping.
• Maintains clinical knowledge and credentials through ongoing development.
• Adapts communication to patient population and preserves privacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Formal medical assistant training

Tools

Medical software

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide individualized patient care under supervision, supporting patients and providers during visits and ensuring accurate documentation. The role includes handling in-person, phone, and electronic communications to meet patient needs efficiently.

Required are a high school diploma and formal medical assistant training, with CA certification and BLS preferred.