Dermatology Medical Assistant - Patient Care (Day, Full-Time)

Willis-Knighton-Health-System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark-La-Tex Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant in Shreveport, LA, to provide nursing support in the physician offices under supervision. The role is full-time, daytime, 8-5, with orientation at hire.

The MA will perform patient assessments, assist with interventions, manage medication administration, and relay pertinent information to the health care team and patients' families.

Qualifications

• Louisiana license required for consideration.
• Dermatology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status of patients and collaborate with nursing staff and physician to establish care procedures.
• Contribute to planning appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Document patient assessments and communicate patient condition to the health care team.
• Provide information to patients and families regarding disease processes or procedures.

Skills

Dermatology experience

Education

Louisiana license

Job description

Ark-La-Tex Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant in Shreveport, LA, to provide nursing support in the physician offices under supervision. The role is full-time, daytime, 8-5, with orientation at hire.

The MA will perform patient assessments, assist with interventions, manage medication administration, and relay pertinent information to the health care team and patients' families.