Medical Asst (Cert) - Pediatrics

The-Baton-Rouge-Clinic,-Amc-2; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide quality nursing care in our clinic. The MA will handle scheduling, injections, pre-certifications, procedures, referrals, Rx call-ins, and phone triage under physician guidance.

Specialty is Pediatrics and duties include patient education, accurate documentation in myChart, and assisting physicians with examinations and medications as needed.

Qualifications

• Certification as Medical Assistant is required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with pediatric patients and patient education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.
• Follows nursing policies and protocols for adult and pediatric patients.
• Instructs patients regarding treatment plans, medications and follow-up.
• Documents accurately in patient medical records.
• Greets patients, completes registration forms, and gives instructions.
• Interviews patients and records medical histories and medications in myChart.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests.
• Educates patients on medications and provider instructions.
• Triages emergency situations.
• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization.
• Handles refill requests and prior authorizations.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Scheduling

Phone triage

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

MyChart

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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

Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Essential Duties and 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

Requirements

Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):

• Medical Assistant Certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform patient care activities and operate standard medical equipment.
• Ability to use computers and standard office equipment.