Medical Assistant II

tulanectsi; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in Covington, LA seeks a Medical Office Assistant to perform clinical, clerical and administrative duties. You will triage patients, collect medical information, and assist providers during procedures in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, performing routine point-of-care tests, scheduling appointments, handling documents, and coordinating authorizations.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a medical assistant program, military corpsman program, or Certified Nursing Assistant training program
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of clerical/administrative previous medical office experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with electronic medical records

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and collect medical information.
• Record vital signs (BP, pulse, weight).
• Assist providers during procedures.
• Perform point-of-care testing (cholesterol and blood glucose).
• Obtain insurance authorizations for procedures and EKGs.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage documentation (fax/scan).
• Pre-certify services and procedures.
• Maintain stock room and exam/procedure room environments.
• Serve as floater between clerical and clinical staff.

Skills

Patient scheduling

Vital signs collection

Clinical assistance

Communication

Education

Medical assistant program

High School Diploma

Military corpsman program

Certified Nursing Assistant training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical records

Job description

The Medical Office Assistant 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification:
• Successful completion of a medical assistant program, military corpsman program, or Certified Nursing Assistant training program
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of clerical/administrative previous medical office experience
• Preferred Qualification:
• 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 1956
• Job Category Health Service Operations
• Posting Date 09/17/2026, 08:30 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Covington, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department SOM Dermatology - Northshore Clinics