Medical Assistant - Opelousas, United States - Opelousas General Health System

Opelousas General Health System Opelousas, United States

4 days ago

Description

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

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