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Opelousas General Health SystemSee more

addressAddressOpelousas, LA
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$27.3K - $34.6K a year
CategoryHealthcare

Job description

Responsible for receiving patients, determines their needs and directs them accordingly. Performs optimal ambulatory health care to patients; stocks and maintains exam rooms and nurse’s stations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist provider with planning and managing patient care according to each patient’s needs.
  • Interview patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
  • Obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration and pain level.
  • Review medical charts.
  • Communicate with patients and their families in a professional manner.
  • Perform standard diagnostic procedures including EKG tracings.
  • Perform in office testing, such as but not limited to, HgA1c, Flu, Strep, Lipids, Glucose, and Urinalysis.
  • Perform venipuncture according to certification guidelines.
  • Collect and prepare specimens for lab courier pickup.
  • Provide wound care adhering to strict infection control measures.
  • Prepare and administer medications including injections as ordered by the provider.
  • Maintain medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
  • Schedule procedures/imaging; subsequently verifying scheduled times with patients; Additionally, will complete chart preparation including pre-admission and consent form completion.
  • Complete prior authorizations and pre-certifications.
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards of care, infection control measure, and complying with legal regulations, including HIPPA.
  • Keep supplies readily available by maintaining stock inventory, notifying manager to reorder supplies and verifying receipt of incoming supplies. Adequately stock and maintain exam rooms and nurses's stations.
  • Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Answer phone and return calls in a timely manner
  • Perform any other services/duties as deemed reasonable by Providers or Manager within the Medical Assistant's scope of practice.

Education: Vocational/Technical degree in Medical Assistant or related field required.

Certification/License: Certified Medical Assistant required. CPR required.

Additional experience preferred:

  • 1 year Medical Office or relevant experience
  • HgA1c Machine/Lipid machine
  • Glucometer
  • Urinalysis machine
  • EKG machine
  • Printer/Copier/Fax Machine
  • Multiline Telephone System
Refer code: 8097195. Opelousas General Health System - The previous day - 2024-02-03 17:07

Opelousas General Health System

Opelousas, LA

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