Medical Office Assistant II: Clinician Support & Admin

tulanectsi; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in Covington, LA seeks a Medical Office Assistant to perform clinical, clerical and administrative duties. You will triage patients, collect medical information, and assist providers during procedures in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, performing routine point-of-care tests, scheduling appointments, handling documents, and coordinating authorizations.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a medical assistant program, military corpsman program, or Certified Nursing Assistant training program
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of clerical/administrative previous medical office experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with electronic medical records

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and collect medical information.
• Record vital signs (BP, pulse, weight).
• Assist providers during procedures.
• Perform point-of-care testing (cholesterol and blood glucose).
• Obtain insurance authorizations for procedures and EKGs.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage documentation (fax/scan).
• Pre-certify services and procedures.
• Maintain stock room and exam/procedure room environments.
• Serve as floater between clerical and clinical staff.

Skills

Patient scheduling

Vital signs collection

Clinical assistance

Communication

Education

Medical assistant program

High School Diploma

Military corpsman program

Certified Nursing Assistant training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical records

Job description

Tulane University in Covington, LA seeks a Medical Office Assistant to perform clinical, clerical and administrative duties. You will triage patients, collect medical information, and assist providers during procedures in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, performing routine point-of-care tests, scheduling appointments, handling documents, and coordinating authorizations.