Medical Assistant Full-Time

St Thomas Community Health Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K with match

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

St. Thomas Community Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to enhance patient care and support healthcare providers. This role requires a commitment to compassionate service, effective communication, and proficient use of electronic health records. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background, preferably with bilingual abilities and experience in primary care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified medical assistant program required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Experience in primary care or clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting healthcare providers in patient care activities.
• Performing medical procedures and basic point of care tests.
• Maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and safety protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Basic Life Support

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of a certified medical assistant program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Medical Assistant

At St. Thomas Community Health Center our mission is to provide culturally competent

healthcare of the highest quality, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. Central to our mission is to acknowledge the role of institutional racism as causative of these disparities. As such, our work is directed toward becoming an antiracist institution.

Job Summary

A medical assistant plays a crucial role in providing support to healthcare providers, ensuring efficient patient care, and maintaining the smooth operation of a medical facility. They contribute to the overall patient experience by delivering compassionate care, performing administrative tasks, and assisting with medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patient care: Assisting healthcare providers in patient care activities, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and documenting medical histories.
• Medical procedures: Assisting with medical procedures, such as administering medications, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and performing basic point of care tests.
• Patient education: Providing patients with information and instructions regarding their medical conditions, medications, and treatment plans.
• Communication and coordination: Facilitating effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and other medical staff.
• Compliance and safety: Adhering to healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and safety protocols to protect patient confidentiality
• Electronic health records (EHR): Proficiently using electronic health record systems to document patient information, update medical records, and retrieve necessary data

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduate of a certified medical assistant program
• Basic Life Support at the Healthcare provider level training
• Experience in primary care or clinical setting

Preferred:

• Skilled with electronic medical records and email messaging systems.
• 1 year of experience in a primary care or clinical setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Pediatric Experience

St Thomas Community Health Center offers a full competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. Just a few of the great benefits we provide at St Thomas Community Health Center are:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401K with match
• PTO
• Paid holidays