Medical Office Admin Assistant - Growth Path Hybrid Fridays

Euro Staffs; Hammond (LA); Hybrid; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Euro Staffs in Hammond, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant / Practice Administrative Assistant to join our outpatient psychiatric team. The role blends clinical support with daily office operations, with training provided for broader administrative tasks.

The position is primarily in person with an option to work remotely on Fridays, and potential future in-person requirements may occur. Training will cover medical and clerical responsibilities, HIPAA compliance, and patient coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new software.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Professional and compassionate communication with patients.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Ability to work independently after appropriate training.
• Willingness to learn new responsibilities and assist in different areas of the practice as needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs, height, and weight.
• Assist with patient flow and prepare patients for appointments.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, gather necessary information, and appropriately route clinical concerns to the provider.
• Assist patients with routine questions, scheduling, paperwork, and patient portal access.
• Communicate with pharmacies, laboratories, insurance companies, and other healthcare offices.
• Assist with medication prior authorizations and other medication-related administrative tasks.
• Process medical records requests, faxes, forms, and other documentation.
• Monitor and complete assigned administrative tasks within the electronic health record.
• Assist with insurance eligibility and benefit verification after training.
• Assist with patient accounts and billing-related administrative matters after training.
• Maintain office supplies and help keep the office organized.
• Troubleshoot routine day-to-day administrative issues as they arise.
• Provide backup coverage for other administrative team members as needed.
• Learn additional practice operations and workflows as training progresses.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Independence after training

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Euro Staffs in Hammond, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant / Practice Administrative Assistant to join our outpatient psychiatric team. The role blends clinical support with daily office operations, with training provided for broader administrative tasks.

The position is primarily in person with an option to work remotely on Fridays, and potential future in-person requirements may occur. Training will cover medical and clerical responsibilities, HIPAA compliance, and patient coordination.