Medical Assistant II: Frontline Patient Care & Data Entry

General-Health-System-Staffing-Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

General-Health-System-Staffing-Services seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in coordinating patient care across age groups. You will collect health data, assist with examinations, administer medications as prescribed, and perform phlebotomy.

Your role includes handling patient calls and maintaining accurate records, alongside other clinic duties. Requirements include 1–2 years clinic experience; a Medical Assistant program is preferred; current certification is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a clinic setting is required.
• High school diploma or GED and MA program preferred.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic physical assessment collecting data essential for treatment.
• Administers medications as ordered by physician with 100% accuracy.
• Performs phlebotomy as directed by physician with proper technique.
• Answers and responds to incoming patient care related calls and documents actions.
• Assists in data management: updates patient records and clinic charges with accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs data collection

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED and MA program

Job description

General-Health-System-Staffing-Services seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in coordinating patient care across age groups. You will collect health data, assist with examinations, administer medications as prescribed, and perform phlebotomy.

Your role includes handling patient calls and maintaining accurate records, alongside other clinic duties. Requirements include 1–2 years clinic experience; a Medical Assistant program is preferred; current certification is beneficial.