Medical Assistant 2, Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Scott, LA
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
Job Description:What Makes Us Different?With Our Lady of Lourdes, we offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Additionally, you can expect:
Tuition reimbursement
Growth opportunities
Affordable employee benefits
A community culture where you do not feel lost in a large health system
Job SummaryThe Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, obtains vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' electronic medical record. Will serve as a preceptor for clinical staff and be a mentor for new staff. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. Serves as the subject matter expert for the electronic medical record documentation and clinical processes. Coordinates regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.Minimum RequirementsExperience: 3 years of experience as a medical assistantEducation: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program, or 2 years additional medical assistant experience in lieu of educationSkills: Computer literate; skilled in use of Microsoft outlook, electronic health records and other software programs.Licensure: BLS CertificationApply now! Here, you are more than an employee. You are a team member, a co-worker, our friend and part of our family. Our healthcare team is working together to heal this community one patient at a time!
