Medical Assistant – Rheumatology (PT)

Baton Rouge Clinic; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 2.066.000 - 3.031.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Discount program

Zusammenfassung

Baton Rouge Clinic is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant in the Rheumatology specialty to support physicians with scheduling, injections, pre-certifications, procedures, referrals, Rx calls, and phone triage.

The role requires Medical Assistant Certification, excellent communication, and a patient-focused approach; duties include patient preparation, education, and medication handling under physician authorization.

Qualifikationen

• Must have at least 1-year experience in a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and team members.
• Patient-focused work ethic and compassionate care approach.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Aufgaben

• Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.
• Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols for adult and pediatric patients.
• Instructs patients regarding treatment plans, medications and follow-up.
• Documents accurately in patient medical records and supports team communication.
• Grooms patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests.

Kenntnisse

1-year clinical experience

Excellent communication

Patient-focused

Organizational

Written and verbal communication

Ausbildung

Medical Assistant Certification

Jobbeschreibung

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to provide quality nursing care services to the patients of our Clinic and the physicians providing their care. In these positions, the nurse will be responsible for scheduling, injections, pre-certifications, procedures, referrals, Rx call-ins, and phone triage.

Medical Specialty

• Rheumatology

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.
• Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of adult and pediatric patients.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plan, medications and follow-up.
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team including accurate documentation in patient medical records.
• Greets patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions
• Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the myChart
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests
• Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health
• Triages emergency situations
• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization
• Refill requests and Prior Authorizations for medications

*This is a Part Time Position – Monday, Tuesday, 1/2 Wednesday*

Job Location

Baton Rouge Clinic - Perkins
7373 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Department

Nursing

Class

Part-Time

Basic Skills Required

• Must have at least 1-year experience in a clinical setting, (Rheumatology preferred)
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• A patient-focused work ethic

Specific Skills Required

• Demonstrated, successful organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• The ability to effectively and proactively communicate, both verbally and in writing

Hiring Requirements

• Drug Testing
• Background Checks
• Baton Rouge Clinic Credit Check

Education Required

Medical Assistant Certification

Unit of Pay

Hourly

Shift

Monday, Tuesday, 1/2 Wednesday

Additional Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Company pays 100% of employee only rate.)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 20% discount for selected services rendered at the Clinic

If you need further information, please contact Human Resources at [phone].