Medical Assistant I Position Available In Lafourche, Louisiana

Medical Assistant

I ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS SPECIALISTS OF LOUISIANA LLC

Thibodaux, LA 70301

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant position provides support in the facilitation of patient care in the clinical setting. We are looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon!

Duties/Responsibilities:

Greets all patients in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner. Ensures that patients and related materials flow smoothly through the clinic. Completes physical data on each patient. Ensures that the patient’s basic needs are met while in exam rooms. Assists physician as requested during treatment. Assist in preparing patients for orthopedic procedures, including obtaining necessary consents and ensuring proper documentation. Coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and address any patient concerns. Document patient interactions, care provided, and progress accurately and comprehensively. Maintain accurate and uptodate patient records. Schedule followup appointments and coordinate with other healthcare providers as needed. Understands and follows all OSHA and HIPAA rules at all times. Must be willing to travel between clinic locations on occasion, as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong customer service skills with a focus on patient satisfaction. Professional, dependable, and maintains positive attitude in fastpaced environment. Selfdirected and goaloriented. Organized and able to multitask to facilitate efficient workflow. Knowledgeable of medical terminology and general medical practice operations. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Basic office skills such as typing, filing, and operating phones.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED required. Medical Assistant certification preferred. 5+ years of experience working as an MA in a clinical setting. Experience with wound care highly preferred. Experience with computerized medical office work.

Physical Requirements:

Standing, walking, sitting/bending.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401K with company match, PTO, paid holidays, employee perks. This is an in-person position based primarily in Thibodaux, LA, but requires occasional local travel. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. OrthoLA is an equal opportunity employer. About

ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS SPECIALISTS OF LOUISIANA LLC

OrthoLA is committed to providing effective and innovative orthopaedic care with the highest level of integrity, compassion, and professionalism. We are proud to have been the first orthopaedic practice in the area to provide the communities we serve with board certified, fellowship trained hand surgeons and a joint replacement and reconstruction specialist. With 9 of the leading orthopaedic surgeons in Louisiana, orthoLA focuses on conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee, hip, foot, ankle, and spine. OrthoLA specializes in treating individuals and athletes of all ages with musculoskeletal injuries that affect their ability to function. Whether the injury occurred in the workplace, on the playing field, or anywhere in between, the physicians at orthoLA are committed to helping our patients get their life back!