Medical Assistant - LA Sleep Foundation

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Medical and Clinical Director with patient examinations and procedures, and handle needed clerical tasks.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, at least one year of experience, strong communication, organizational, and computer skills, and the ability to interact professionally with patients in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills in speaking and writing.
• Organizational skills to maintain accurate records.
• Computer skills include word processing and internet/email usage.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• At least one year experience as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical and Clinical Director with patient examinations or procedures.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies and insurers.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications and physician's instructions to patients.
• Assist in HME department as needed.
• Send medical records when requested.
• Work with and assist other departments in daily functions and activities.
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Office Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Word processing

Internet & Email use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program completion

Tools

MS Word

Internet

Email

Job description

Description of Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the Medical and Clinical Director with patient examinations or procedures and any clerical work needed.

Reporting Relationship

Office Manager

Scope of Supervision

Responsibilities Of The Scheduling Coordinator Include The Following

• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height, BMI and neck circumference.
• Authorize drug refills as the Provider approves them and provide prescription information to pharmacies and prior authorizations from insurance companies for drug refills.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Help with HME department as needed.
• Contact patients after their study is complete to let them know the status of their HME.
• Send medical records when requested.
• Work with and assist other departments in daily functions and activities.
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
• Participate in the Company's Performance Management program as requested by the Performance Management Coordinator.
• Participate in Company committees when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Office Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills in speaking and writing.
• Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
• Computer skills that include word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.
• Completion of a Medical Assitant Program.
• Have at least one year experience as a Medical Assistant.

Physical Requirements

Job Description

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, as well as talk and hear.
• The employee is required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.