Palliative Care Medical Assistant

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Covington, LA is seeking a Palliative Care Medical Assistant to deliver compassionate care and assist healthcare providers. The role requires a high school diploma, medical assistant training, and experience in a physician office. Join a community-oriented health system that values quality healthcare and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Two to five years’ experience in a physician office setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assistance to providers in a professional manner.
• Handle patient phone calls and assist with refills and prior authorizations.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide compassionate patient care.

Skills

Good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding

Ability to maintain composure under stress

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

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At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: (M-F) 8a-4:30p.

Summary of the Job:

To provide medical assistance to the providers in a professional manner and to provide for patients in a caring, efficient and compassionate manner. To handle patient phone calls and care for patients in the office. Assist with refills and prior authorizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred or equivalent on the job training consisting of 3 or more years.
• Two to five years’ experience in a physician office setting preferred.
• Must have good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding.
• Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off.
• Provider office experience preferred.
• Must be able to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Displays tact and diplomacy in inter-personal skills.
  
  

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching

Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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