ENT Medical Assistant - Patient Care Specialist (FT)

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks ENT Clinic in Hammond, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced setting. The MA will support intake, procedure assistance, and patient education while ensuring HIPAA and safety standards are followed.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medication reconciliation, MyChart enrollment, in-office testing, specimen handling, and coordination of referrals with providers. Monday–Friday 8am–5pm; full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; maintain BLS certification.
• Complete a Medical Assistant program or 3 years MA experience in ambulatory setting.
• Enrollment in an accredited Nursing program and first clinical rotation.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients enthusiastically and maintain courteous, professional demeanor.
• Perform MA duties: intake, discharge, telephone messaging, medication administration, result reporting and in-office procedures.
• Verify patient identity and escort to screening/ exam areas; document in patient record.
• Obtain and record weight, height and vital signs; document in chart.
• Conduct medication reconciliation and update medication list as needed.
• Review patient medical, social, surgical and family history; update chart.
• Educate patients on MyChart sign up and usage.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and disinfect reusable equipment.
• Assist with in-office testing, including CLIA waived tests; venipuncture if needed.
• Coordinate tests, referrals and scheduling with providers.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Vaccine administration

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Enrollment in nursing program (clinical)

Tools

MyChart

CLIA waived testing

Job description

North Oaks ENT Clinic in Hammond, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced setting. The MA will support intake, procedure assistance, and patient education while ensuring HIPAA and safety standards are followed.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medication reconciliation, MyChart enrollment, in-office testing, specimen handling, and coordination of referrals with providers. Monday–Friday 8am–5pm; full-time position.