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CenterWell Home Health
Medical Assistant
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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
Become a part of our caring community Join our dedicated outpatient team at the Slidell clinic, where patient-centered care is our top priority, In this role you will directly report to the Center Administrator and play an important part in delivering high-quality clinical support to our Patients, CenterWell Slidell clinic address: 1300 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 Main Responsibilities As a Medical Assistant, you will perform a variety of clinical responsibilities, including:
- Obtain patient histories, discuss symptoms, and record vital signs
- Administer medications and vaccines following protocols
- Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory specimens
- Prepare and maintain clean, sterile examination and equipment
- Document patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR) system Use your skills to make an impact Required
- Successful completion of MA school/training program and a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or Certified/Registered Medical Assistant with 3+ years of experience and approval from Provider
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR Certified
- Meet patient-facing role requirements, including participation in our Tuberculosis (TB) screening program Preferred
- Phlebotomy experience
- Medication/vaccine administration experience
- At least 1 year of MA experience
- Value Based Care experience including knowledge of
HEDIS, CPT/ICD
coding, andCAHPS/HOS
Patient Experience.- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication Schedule
- Onsite, Full-time, 40 hours per week Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting.