Primary Care Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Coordination

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient exams and treatments. You will interview patients, record vital signs, and document information in the chart under supervision.

You may draw blood, prepare samples for lab analysis, coordinate appointments, triage calls, and assist with regulatory requirements. Strong computer skills including Outlook and electronic health records are required, and a high school diploma plus MA program is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Required

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interviews patients, obtains vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals.
• Triage phone calls and call-in non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction.
• Frequently communicates with patients and their families.
• Assists with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic.
• Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.

Skills

Interviews patients

Vital signs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant program completion

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Electronic Health Records

Job description

FMOL Health in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient exams and treatments. You will interview patients, record vital signs, and document information in the chart under supervision.

You may draw blood, prepare samples for lab analysis, coordinate appointments, triage calls, and assist with regulatory requirements. Strong computer skills including Outlook and electronic health records are required, and a high school diploma plus MA program is expected.