medical assistant Bogalusa, LA
Job description
Medical Assistant
Our Lady of the Angels - Orthopedic Clinic
Bogalusa, LA
This position offers a Sign On Bonus!
Job Summary: The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, obtains vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May triage phone calls, "call-in" non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction and frequently communications with patients and their families. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.
Minimum Requirements: Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity. High School diploma or equivalent. Computer literate; skilled in use of Microsoft outlook, electronic health records and other software programs. BLS Certification.
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Our Lady of the Angels Hospital’s exceptional team members put their hearts and souls into serving the Washington Parish community all day, every day. They appreciate the trust that the community places in them, and they strive to continually offer enhanced innovation and expanded access to quality healthcare, close to home.
About Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
CEO: Richard R. Vath, MD
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: https://fmolhs.org/
Year Founded: 1911
