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Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Medical Assistant II - Ascension Clinic
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$37,146 / year median in Louisiana
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Do you thrive in a clinical environment where every detail matters?
What We're Looking For:
- Team-oriented individual with strong attention to detail and initiative
- 1-2 years of experience in a clinic setting preferred
- High School Diploma or GED preferred; Medical Assistant program completion ideal.
- Current Medical Assistant Certification required.
- Strong skills in patient care, phlebotomy, and accurate clinical documentation
- Comfortable with medication administration and patient assessments under supervision
- Ability to respond to patient needs both in-person and by phone.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home. A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family. Professional development and support. Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program. We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state. Check out our employee perks here!What You Will Do:
Assist the physician in coordinating age-appropriate care for patients, under the supervision of the physician, clinic RN, or clinic manager.- Perform basic patient assessments including vital signs, height, weight, and history gathering.
- Identify and communicate urgent concerns to the physician promptly.
- Administer medications and treatments with 100% accuracy, following physician orders and clinic policy.
- Perform phlebotomy and other clinical procedures in compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Respond to patient-related phone calls, assess needs, document actions, and communicate with physicians.
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with clinical charge entries.
- Support data management processes and other clinic operations as needed.