Medical Assistant ( Baton Rouge Area)

Ascension DePaul Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension DePaul Services in Baton Rouge area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support primary care providers by delivering patient-centered care across examination and treatment tasks. This non-exempt role emphasizes front-desk support, accurate charting, vital signs, basic lab procedures, and maintaining clean, orderly clinical spaces.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program, holds or is eligible for BLS certification, and demonstrates strong verbal and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Course required.
• Current BLS certification or eligibility within 90 days of employment.
• Understanding of nursing and medical standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with treatments ordered by the primary care provider under supervision.
• Assist patients at the Front Desk with appointments, insurance and related issues.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs and record information.
• Perform select lab procedures and maintain patient records in EMR.
• Prepare treatment rooms, monitor supplies and maintain cleanliness.
• Document health information and ensure diagnostic reports are filed appropriately.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Course

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

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Medical Assistant ( Baton Rouge Area)

Full Time Hourly TECH/SPEC/AIDS/TRAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Medical Assistant

Reports to: Operations Manager

Department: Medical

Status: Full-time/Part-time/Non-Exempt

Classification: Permanent

EEO Code: Service Worker

DEPAUL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CORE VALUES:

• Service of the Poor – Employee demonstrates generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
• Reverence – Employee demonstrates respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
• Integrity – Employee inspires trust through personal leadership
• Wisdom – Employee integrates excellence and stewardship into execution of job duties
• Creativity – Employee demonstrates courageous innovation
• Dedication – Employee affirms the hope and joy of the DePaul Community Health Centers’ mission

JOB DESCRIPTION

A full or part-time non-exempt position responsible for providing exceptional customer service to patients by assisting with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a primary care provider

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the treatments ordered by primary care provider as supervised by primary care provider or registered nurse
• Assist patients at the Front Desk with appointments, insurance and other patient related issues
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs and records information on patients’ charts
• Performs select clinical duties including patient services, certain lab procedures, maintains patient’s medical records in an orderly manner, and reports abnormal results of any service to the primary care provider as per protocol
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients including procedure room and keeps medical equipment clean and orderly. Monitors supplies in each examination room. Maintains a neat and
• Escorts assigned patients and fully prepares the patient for the visit which includes taking vital signs, completing the Health Risk Appraisal, performing in house labs , review charts for accuracy, ensure diagnostic testing results and consultant reports are scanned in the Electronic Medical Record, review health provider orders, administer medications, perform treatments such as but not limited to breathing treatments, appropriately and accurately document the outcome of the treatment or intervention; assist health providers, consultants and patients as needed
• Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records and shredding
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment including cleaning all medical instruments according to Lab and General Safety Manual
• Use Standard Precautions with all patients, specimens and equipment
• Use needle stick precautions with all patients, specimens and equipment
• Assist in documentation of incidents and untoward events and understands; participates in safety programs and disaster/fire delays
• Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
• Performs other duties as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Moderate physical effort required to include sitting, standing, walking and twisting/bending. Grasping reaching and repetitive hand/wrist movements are routine. Employees may be required to work different sites as scheduled to accommodate the needs of various sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential occasional exposure to low dose radiation hazards, hazardous chemicals and body fluids and waste. Personal protective equipment provided. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Course
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or completion of certification within 90 days of employment
• Understanding of accepted nursing and medical standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills