Medical Assistant 1 PRN Premium Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Medical Assistant 1 PRN Premium
Baton Rouge, LA, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Medical Assistant 1 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’ charts. May serve as a preceptor for clinical 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. May triage phone calls, “call-in” non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider’s direction and frequently communications with patients and their families. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Patient Clinical Data is collected by obtaining vital signs, chief complaint, allergies and medication list at all times.
Patient medical records, notes and physician orders are accurately maintained, reviewed and documented to ensure accurate tracking of patient care in accordance with documentation standards.
Medication is prepared and administered according to physician/practitioner orders at all times.
Assistance is provided with minor surgical procedures (sutures, I&D, Joint injections, mole removal, biopsy, laceration repair, PAP smear etc) as requested.
Procedures for obtaining, handling and processing of specimens and cultures are followed at all times.
Equipment such as EKG, Scales, Pule Oximeter, B/P Cuff, Nebulizer, Glucometer is effectively used as evidenced by lack of malfunction due to operator error.
Assistance is provided in preparing patients for procedures such as mole removal, biopsy, laceration repair, PAP smear etc.

Coordination of Care:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Patient referrals to other physicians (consults), educational facilities are completed within 2 days of notification.
Referrals to educational facilities such as diabetic education are completed.
Diagnostic testing as ordered by the physician/practitioner is effectively coordinated as evidenced by lack of complaints. Communicates with other healthcare providers regarding patient care within expected timeframes.
Patients are notified of test results, changes in medication and other alteration in care as instructed by practitioner within 48hrs of test.
Other healthcare providers are communicated with regarding patient care as evidenced by lack of complaints.
Prescription medications are called into the pharmacy as ordered by physician/practitioner.

Quality:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Displays sensitivity, courtesy and respect when dealing with patients and co-workers.
Team members are readily assisted as needed.
Questions & concerns from patients and/or family members are answered/addressed in an appropriate manner as evidenced by lack of customer complaints.
Other Duties as

Assigned:

This will have been satisfactorily performed when. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​Other duties as assigned are completed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Completion of MA program or 1-year clinical experience, no certification

Education:

High School or equivalent Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Skills:

Good customer service and communication skills.

Licensure:

BLS certification
Job Identification
39236
Job Category
Nursing
Locations
6955 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810, US
Job Shift
Day
Job Function
Nursing Support
Worker Type
Employee
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Requisition Schedule
PRN (As Needed)
Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p)
M-F 8a-5p as needed
Department
Pediatric Cardiology-OLOLCH Cardiology-Hospital
FMOLHS Company Code
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Inc