Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

FMOL Health; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Gonzales, LA seeks a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under physician direction. You will interview patients, record vital signs, and document on charts, supporting flow and scheduling of tests and referrals.

You may collect blood samples, prepare specimens, and perform waived testing under supervision, while upholding HIPAA and clinic policies. The role emphasizes patient communication and team collaboration with physicians and management.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, obtains vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.
• May draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals.
• Triage phone calls and communicate with patients and families as directed.
• Assists with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic.
• Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.

Skills

Computer literate

Microsoft Outlook

Electronic health records

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant program

Job description

FMOL Health in Gonzales, LA seeks a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under physician direction. You will interview patients, record vital signs, and document on charts, supporting flow and scheduling of tests and referrals.

You may collect blood samples, prepare specimens, and perform waived testing under supervision, while upholding HIPAA and clinic policies. The role emphasizes patient communication and team collaboration with physicians and management.