Medical Assistant Full-time Days

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This full-time position involves providing clinical and non-clinical support to ensure smooth patient care and operations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and current BLS certification, along with strong interpersonal skills. Join a community-focused organization that values empathy and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent, or 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs, assist with patient arrivals, and schedule appointments.
• Document appropriately in the patient’s medical record and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate professionalism and manage complaints calmly.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient Care

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

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Medical Assistant Full-time Days

Apply locations: University Medical Center | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago | Job requisition id: JR0025913

Your job is more than a job.

As a Medical Assistant, you’re on the front line of care. You’ve developed a sixth sense for anticipating and answering the needs of your patients. You provide clinical and non-clinical assistance to physicians, providers, and licensed staff in managing patient flow and the environment of care. This includes answering phone messages, scheduling and authorizing procedures, surgeries, and deliveries, and stepping in as needed to cover other duties within the scope of non-licensed staff.

Your personal prescription for patient care includes kindness, respect, and empathy. You emit positive energy in everything you do. No one else can do what you do, the way you do it, and you consider that your personal power. We love the way you think.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your unique qualities all add up to you. We’re excited to get to know you and discover what you’ll bring to this role.

Your Everyday

1. Measure and record vital signs, identify abnormal values, and report findings to appropriate nursing staff or medical providers.
2. Assist with patient arrivals, schedule new and follow-up appointments, and facilitate smooth patient exits. Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately according to organizational policies.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of clinic equipment, including preparation, safety testing, cleaning, and disinfecting between patients and at the end of the day.
4. Maintain linens, supplies, and equipment, and stock exam rooms and tables appropriately.
5. Collect, prepare, and secure laboratory specimens for testing or transport as needed.
6. Document appropriately in the patient’s medical record following departmental guidelines.
7. Navigate electronic medical records to access lab and radiology results, outside records, update demographic data, and schedule follow-ups.
8. Prepare safety reports when necessary or directed by the clinic manager/designee.
9. Maintain patient confidentiality by securing computer screens when unattended.
10. Demonstrate professionalism, including honesty, promptness, dependability, courtesy, and respect in interactions.
11. Keep the clinic manager informed of activities, requirements, and issues.
12. Manage patient and co-worker complaints calmly and report these to the clinic manager daily.
13. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information.
14. Implement safety precautions per hospital policy to ensure patient safety during visits.
15. Report safety hazards or violations and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
16. Assist in clinic preparation by gathering documentation, obtaining outside medical records, scanning correspondence, and handling calls.

The Must-Haves

Minimum: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent, or 2 years of relevant work experience.

Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches carry our mission of delivering the best care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. We celebrate authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion, and a welcoming attitude as the foundation of our culture of everyday extraordinary.

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center is a world-class academic medical center and the largest training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana. It has served as the region’s safety net hospital for over 300 years, focusing on care, education, and research.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put love into your work.
• Be honest and compassionate.
• Bring extra care into everything you do.
• Provide personalized, one-of-a-kind care.
• View opportunities rather than problems—focus on perspective.
• Encourage ideas, celebrate differences, and support each other.
• Love what makes you unique, because we do too.

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

The above summary describes the general nature and level of the work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities as needed.

Simple things make the difference.

1. Complete your application carefully and accurately. Incomplete applications may be eliminated.
2. We may verify your employment and background to ensure quality care and service.
3. Applications are inactive after 6 months and require renewal to stay current.
4. Proof of citizenship or legal right to work in the U.S. will be required to expedite hiring.