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Medical Assistant

JCHCC DBA Inclusivcare
Marrero, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2025

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: 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.


SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


  • 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


QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have had formal medical assistant training, knowledge of current clinic practices for a medical assistant and exhibit excellent written and communication skills.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 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


LANGUAGE
SKILLS: Ability to read, speak, and comprehend written documents fluently.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts


REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Candidate must be a Medical Assistant. All candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and screening as part of pre-employment.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, with proper medical documentation/clearance, if applicable.

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