MEDICAL ASSISTANT I - NORTHSHORE INTERNAL MEDICINE

North Oaks Health System - Hammond, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hammond, LA

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About the position

The Medical Assistant level I purpose is to provide a positive patient experience in a confidential and compliant manner while performing basic patient care. The contribution of the Medical Assistant level I to the clinic health care team ensures optimal patient flow through the health care delivery system.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically greets patients presenting to the office, while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Performs MA functions such as intake, discharge, telephone messaging, medication administration, result reporting, authorizations and assisting with in-office procedures such as but not limited to setting up a sterile field, assisting with Pap Smear, assisting with I & D, assisting with laceration repair, etc.
• Properly address patients in the waiting room and escort them to the screening area/exam room ensuring to verify their identity against the patient's record prior to documenting.
• Properly identifies patient during each transition of care by stating 'for your safety, will you state your name and date of birth'. Upon validation of the information against the patient record the transition can proceed.
• Obtain and record patient's weight, height and vital signs and document them into the patient's record.
• Performs medication reconciliation by reviewing them with the patient by stating the medication listed in the patient record as well as the strength, route and frequency.
• Review the patient's past medical, social, surgical and family history by listing what is recorded in the chart first and updating the information as the patient indicates.
• Educates and assist patient with MyChart sign up.
• Ensures patient/caregiver is comfortable in the exam room prior to exiting.
• Performs any in-office testing, including CLIA waived testing. Labeling of in-office testing per protocol.
• May be required to perform venipuncture and labeling of specimens prior to transport outside of the clinic to designated laboratory.
• Reviews and initials each page of the AVS and other discharge paperwork to ensure information is being released to the correct patient.
• Reviews and discusses the After Visit Summary (AVS) with the patient and/or caregiver.
• Cleans and disinfects the patient treatment area as well as any reusable equipment per NOPG policy and procedure after each patient encounter.
• Assist with ordering, stocking and maintaining supplies within the clinic utilizing authorized vendors through material services.
• Performs quality controls as indicated within the clinic.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete a Medical Assistant program or Nursing Program (LPN, RN) OR 3 years experience as an MA in a clinic setting OR Enrollment in an accredited Nursing program and completion of first clinical rotation required.
• Maintain BLS certification.
• Must be capable of assisting with the lifting and moving of patients.
• Must have knowledge of appropriate body mechanics.
• Must be capable of prolonged standing and walking.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous clinic job-related experience preferred.

Benefits

• Full Time position with a shift of M-F 8a-5p.