Medical Assistant I

Paycom; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in New Orleans, LA seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) to support patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. The MA works under the provider's supervision and communicates with the healthcare team to ensure quality care and safety.

The role includes collecting patient information, obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations, performing point-of-care testing, and supporting referrals and education as part of a comprehensive care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.

Responsibilities

• Accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the patient record.
• Collect patient information and assessment data, obtain vital signs, height and weight.
• Assist patient to examination room and prepare for procedures.
• Perform point-of-care testing with quality controls and medication administration as needed.
• Assist with prescription refills, prior authorizations, and patient education.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY (include key objectives, accomplishments or outcomes for the position):The Medical Assistant (MA) has duties and responsibilities related to patient care in the ambulatory clinic environment. The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team. The MA functions under the direct supervision and authority of the provider when performing clinical tasks during patient care. The MA reports to the nursing supervisor, who is responsible for administrative supervision, staff development, and orientation of the MA to the area’s policies and procedures.RESPONSIBILITIES (The major functional areas Employees member is responsible for)Quality patient careAccurate, complete, and timely documentationInventory and medication managementClinic environment managementMaintenance of examination room between patient appointmentsPatient flowACCOUNTABILITIES (The “deliverables”, specific activities or key tasks Employees is expected to perform)Competent and safe patient care - including but not limited to using at least two patient identifiers, collecting patient information and assessment data, obtaining vital signs, height and weight, assisting patient to examination room, performing point of care testing (including quality controls), medication administration, responding to patient calls and messages, prescription refill facilitation and support, prior authorizations, patient education, and providing health information materials and resources as appropriate.Accurate, complete, and timely information collection and documentation in the electronic medical record and other systems as needed and appropriate (eCW, LA LINKS, for example).Reports assessment findings to the provider.Triages patient calls and responds to patient messages or directs to the provider as appropriate.Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated task.Shows self-awareness of own culture, identity, biases, prejudices and stereotypesIs willing to challenge and change organizational practices that present barriers to different groupsFosters an environment that is respectful, kind and culturally curiousHonors organizational value of social justice, anti-racism and equity work.Appreciates and promotes perspectives which arise from differences in lived experiences, histories and backgrounds including but not limited to race, culture, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability and gender identity.POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducationThe minimum education level required for the position is High School Diploma or GED, and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, community college, and /or vocational school.BLS required.The minimum experiential level required for the position is 1 year in clinical setting.Other (licensure, certifications)N/AESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSExtended periods of sitting required.Work is primarily office based.Some travel may be required.May need to lift up to 25 pounds in equipment and supplies