Orthopedics Medical Assistant: Frontline Patient Care

Baton Rouge General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is looking for a qualified Medical Assistant to support physicians in a clinic setting. The role involves coordinating patient care, performing clinical assessments, and collecting vital data for treatment plans.

Responsibilities include medication administration, phlebotomy, responding to care-related inquiries, and maintaining accurate patient records. Requires MA certification and up to 2 years of clinic experience, with a preference for completion of an MA program.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a clinic setting is required.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED and MA program completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in coordinating age-appropriate care under supervision.
• Perform basic physical assessments and collect data for treatment.
• Administer medications per physician orders with accuracy.
• Perform phlebotomy and other independent treatments as directed.
• Handle patient care calls, triage and document actions accurately.
• Maintain and update patient records and clinic data with 100% accuracy.

Skills

Vital sign measurement

Phlebotomy

EMR data entry

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Medical Assistant program

Job description

Baton Rouge General is looking for a qualified Medical Assistant to support physicians in a clinic setting. The role involves coordinating patient care, performing clinical assessments, and collecting vital data for treatment plans.

Responsibilities include medication administration, phlebotomy, responding to care-related inquiries, and maintaining accurate patient records. Requires MA certification and up to 2 years of clinic experience, with a preference for completion of an MA program.