Medical Assistant II

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Medical Assistant II to perform a mix of clinical, clerical and administrative tasks in its New Orleans, LA clinics. The role includes triaging patients, taking vital signs, assisting providers, and handling scheduling, documentation and insurance pre-certifications.

Requirements include completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent, plus at least two years of clerical/administrative medical office experience.

Qualifications

• Required education includes completion of a medical assistant program, military corpsman program, or CNA training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations.
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
• Ability to collaborate with a team to ensure quality patient care.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality in all work performed.

Education

Medical assistant program

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical records

Job description

The Medical Assistant II 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 a floater between clerical and clinical staff as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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 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 2041
• Job Category Health Service Operations
• Posting Date 09/29/2026, 06:29 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department SOM Medicine - Tulane Doctors - Napoleon Ave. Clinic