Medical Assistant

InclusiveCare: Healthcare For All - Marrero, LA

- Entry Level

Marrero, LA

About the position

The medical assistant is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to support healthcare professionals in the clinical setting. They are responsible for the delivery of integrative patient care which promotes the safety and well-being of all patients. This role encompasses both administrative duties and clinical responsibilities to ensure effective and efficient patient care.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet patients in a professional manner.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality.
• Prepare patients for the healthcare provider. Document patient histories and patient vital signs. Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures.
• Draw and collect blood samples from patients.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Follow-up with patients regarding testing and appointments. Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. Perform daily testing on equipment as delegated.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients; keep patients' exam rooms stocked and orderly.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.
• Perform sterilization and infection control activities as required by the organization.
• Cross train with administrative patient support staff.
• Perform JCAHO and OSHA related duties as assigned.
• Other job duties as assigned by Clinical Site Manager.

Requirements

• Formal medical assistant training.
• Knowledge of current clinic practices for a medical assistant.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Entry level, novice to one year of medical assistant experience.
• Must have or be eligible for a current Medical Assistant Certification.
• Must have completed Medical Assistant training in an accredited Medical Assistant program with phlebotomy being a part of the program.
• Computer skills.