Medical Assistant, Lourdes Physician Group Float Pool

FMOLHS Career Portal; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist with patient examinations and treatments. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, coordinating patient flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in a clinical setting, and BLS certification. This position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for a 1-year full-time commitment.

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 patients under the direction of a physician.
• Obtain vital signs and record information on patients' charts.
• Coordinate patient flow, schedule appointments, procedures, tests and referrals.

Skills

Computer literate

Skilled in use of Microsoft Outlook

Knowledge of electronic health records

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are currently offering a $1,000 sign on bonus with a 1-year full time commitment!

What Makes Us Different?

At FMOL Health, we offer you so much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As a Catholic hospital, we are here to create a spirit of healing. We offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, obtains vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May triage phone calls, "call-in" non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction and frequently communicate with patients and their families. Assists with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Special Skills - Computer literate; skilled in use of Microsoft Outlook, electronic health records and other software programs.

Licensure/Certification: BLS Required

Apply now! Here, you are more than an employee. You are a team member, a co-worker, our friend and part of our family. Our healthcare team is working together to heal this community one patient at a time!