What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates, LLC?
Responsibilities:
- Prepares patient charts in accordance with provider’s guidelines prior to patient visits.
- Verifies patient information.
- Performs preliminary testing with patients in preparation for examination.
- Ensures examination rooms are properly prepared for patient visits.
- Schedules appointments, procedures, and referrals for patients.
- Enters accurate documentation in patient charts.
- Provides appropriate documents to patients.
- Conducts follow up phone screenings with patients.
- Maintains patient privacy in conjunction with company policies, HIPAA guidelines and all relevant government regulations.
- Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment and universal precautions.
- Displays respectful behavior towards others.
Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant certification acquired from an accredited school is required.
- One year experience working as a medical assistant is preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills are required.
- Must be experienced with professional conduct best practices for the medical industry.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is required.
- Very good written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills are required.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required.
- Must be able to periodically lift 20lbs.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick days
Monday-Thursday 8a-5p
Friday 8a-3p
Occasional overtime work may be required.