Medical Assistant I

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Medical Office Assistant I to perform a blend of clinical, clerical, and administrative tasks. The role involves triaging patients, recording vital signs, assisting providers, scheduling appointments, processing insurance authorizations, and maintaining exam room readiness.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least two years of medical office clerical experience, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of clerical/administrative medical office experience.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and record vital signs.
• Assist providers during procedures and with routine point-of-care testing.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient communications (faxing/scanning).
• Pre-certify services and procedures and maintain the stock room.
• Ensure exam and procedure rooms are organized and ready.
• Serve as floater between clerical and clinical staff as needed.

Skills

Medical office experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The Medical Office Assistant I will be responsible for performing a variety of clinical, clerical and administrative functions. Clinical duties include, but are not limited to, triaging patients, collecting medical information, recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse and weight), assisting providers during procedures, performing routine point of care testing (cholesterol and blood glucose testing) , obtaining insurance authorizations for procedures and EKG’s. Additional responsibilities will include: scheduling patient appointments, faxing/scanning documents, pre-certifying services and procedures, maintaining the stock room and the physical environment of the exam and procedure rooms. The Medical Office Assistant will serve as floater between clerical and clinical staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• 1.In depth knowledge of good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations.
• 2.Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• 3.Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 4.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and patient-centered atmosphere.
• 5.Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
• 6.Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
• 7.Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of clerical/administrative previous medical office experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Identification 2209
• Job Category Health Service Operations
• Posting Date 10/29/2026, 05:52 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University