Women’s Health Medical Office Assistant

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Medical Office Assistant for the Women’s Clinic. You will receive and triage patients, collect medical histories, and assist with examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and privacy.

Responsibilities include vital signs, preparing specimens for lab, coordinating with providers and staff, maintaining exam rooms and supplies, and documenting patient information for accurate care and billing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Vocational/Technical degree in Medical Office Assistant or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and triages patients, determines their needs and assess them accordingly.
• Interviews patients and records medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs (weight, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration).
• Assists with minor procedures and provides routine patient care.
• Maintains medical supplies inventory and exam room readiness.
• Counsels patients by transmitting physician orders and medication refills to pharmacy.
• Schedules procedures/imaging and prepares charts and consent forms.
• Maintains compliance with safety, privacy, and regulatory standards.

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational/Technical degree in Medical Office Assistant or Related field

Job description

Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Medical Office Assistant for the Women’s Clinic. You will receive and triage patients, collect medical histories, and assist with examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and privacy.

Responsibilities include vital signs, preparing specimens for lab, coordinating with providers and staff, maintaining exam rooms and supplies, and documenting patient information for accurate care and billing.