Medical Assistant | Patient Care & Clinic Coordination

FMOL Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in exams and treatments. The role includes interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and recording data in electronic health records for accurate charting.

The duties extend to coordinating patient flow, scheduling procedures and referrals, and assisting with labs and specimen handling under physician supervision. Strong attention to HIPAA and safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant program completed or 1 year clinical experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification is required or preferred per policy.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, obtain vital signs, and record information in charts.
• Coordinate patient flow, schedule appointments, tests, and referrals.
• Triage phone calls and process prescriptions as directed by the provider.

Skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Outlook

Electronic Health Records

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year clinical experience

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

FMOL Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in exams and treatments. The role includes interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and recording data in electronic health records for accurate charting.

The duties extend to coordinating patient flow, scheduling procedures and referrals, and assisting with labs and specimen handling under physician supervision. Strong attention to HIPAA and safety standards is essential.