Medical Assistant - Adult Gastroenterology Baton Rouge

FMOLHS

Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Patient examination and treatment
Obtain and record vital signs
Blood sample collection and preparation
The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs, and recording information on patients' charts

Job Summary

  • The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs, and recording information on patients' charts.
  • Responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, procedures, tests and referrals, triaging phone calls, and communicating with patients and their families.
  • The role also involves assisting with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic, working under the close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.

Matching Summary

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs, and recording information on patients' charts.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient examination and treatment
  • Obtain and record vital signs
  • Blood sample collection and preparation
  • Patient flow coordination
  • HIPAA regulations adherence

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive operational assistance
  • Community health event support
  • Clerical duties assistance

Key Requirements

  • Completion of medical assistant program
  • 1 year clinical experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • BLS Required
  • Computer literate

Work Rights

Not specified

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