Medical Assistant - Internal Agency - Lafayette

FMOL Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lafayette, Louisiana, seeks a Medical Assistant to assist in student examinations and treatments under a Registered Nurse's guidance. Responsibilities include patient interaction, maintaining exam rooms, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates need completed medical assistant programs or equivalent experience. BLS certification is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role provides an opportunity to impact student health care positively and requires adherence to established protocols.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of students under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms and maintain supplies.
• Instruct students/families regarding diagnostic procedures and medications.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of students under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The assistant interviews patients, obtains vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), and records information on students' charts. They may serve as a preceptor for clinical staff, coordinate patient flow, schedule appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals, and work under close supervision of the Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Patient Experience
  • Properly identify students by requesting patient name, DOB prior to any patient interactions.
  • Ensure confidentiality of protected student health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
  • Complete and document student visit notes accurately, which may include but are not limited to the chief complaint, past medical and surgical history, family history, vital signs, immunizations, allergies, medications, nutrition and health and wellness issues as directed by organizational processes.
  • Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms and maintain supplies and equipment for patient care.
  • Provide basic clinical care measures to all school age groups per clinical skills checklist.
• Coordination of Care
  • Instruct student and/or family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and health/wellness issues using pre-approved forms and information.
  • Retrieve and send requested student health information to authorized individuals in a timely fashion in accordance with HIPAA regulations, FERPA regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Respond to questions and concerns from patients and/or family in an appropriate manner.
• Quality
  • Understands and adheres to corporate compliance procedures, accrediting bodies standards and ethical and religious directives when providing care.
  • Understand potential chemical hazards and how to access MSDS information, and perform correct actions during emergencies and document them in the electronic safety system.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to gathering and trending data and actively supporting process changes that foster improved quality of care and process.
  • Observe and adhere to all policies and procedures and follow all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
  • Utilize all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources prudently and efficiently to ensure efficient departmental operations and high quality health care services.
  • Assume personal responsibilities for continuing education and professional development.
• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Support practice efforts including but not limited to immunization clinics, job-site projects, community health events.
  • Assist with clerical duties such as answering phones, filing and preparing charts, checking in/out referrals, maintaining referral database, verifying and confirming benefits, coordinating paperwork for student needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience
  • Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity.
• Education
  • High School or equivalent.
• Certification/Licensure
  • BLS Certification.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Computer literate, skilled in use of Microsoft Office.