Urgent Care Medical Assistant & Scheduling Pro

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a clinic team with appointment scheduling and direct patient care under licensed supervision. The role involves collecting patient information, explaining insurance benefits, and performing routine screenings to ensure smooth visits.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma/GED with a Medical Assistant training background and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Preferred completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• BLS from American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, guests, and family members.
• Ensures all patient forms are completed and documents gathered.
• Inputs patient demographics and insurance information; explains benefits and collects payments.
• Performs vital signs and basic screenings.
• Prepares patient for exam and answers questions.
• Schedules and reschedules patient appointments and routes to appropriate departments.

Skills

Appointment scheduling

Patient care

Verbal & written communication

Data entry

Team collaboration

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a clinic team with appointment scheduling and direct patient care under licensed supervision. The role involves collecting patient information, explaining insurance benefits, and performing routine screenings to ensure smooth visits.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma/GED with a Medical Assistant training background and BLS certification.