Medical Assistant II — Patient Care & Support

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians in coordinating patient care for the applicable age population under supervision. Responsibilities include collecting data before physician encounters, administering medications, and responding to patient care calls.

Requirements: 1–2 years in a clinic setting, Current Medical Assistant Certification, and a High School Diploma or GED with MA program completion preferred.

Qualifications

• Required – 1 to 2 years in the clinic setting.
• Preferred – High School Diploma or GED and Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Required – Current Medical Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs basic physical assessment on patients and collects essential data.
• Administers medications as ordered by physician with accuracy and adheres to policy.
• Responds to incoming patient care related calls and communicates with the physician as directed.
• Assists with clinic data management and updates patient records as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians in coordinating patient care for the applicable age population under supervision. Responsibilities include collecting data before physician encounters, administering medications, and responding to patient care calls.

Requirements: 1–2 years in a clinic setting, Current Medical Assistant Certification, and a High School Diploma or GED with MA program completion preferred.