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Your job is more than a job Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant Full-time WJMC Urology Clinic Marrero, LA As a Medical Assistant, you're on the front line of care. You've developed that sixth sense of anticipating and answering the needs of your patients. You provide clinical and non-clinical assistance to physicians, providers and licensed staff in the management of patient flow and the environment of care such as answering phone messages, scheduling authorization of procedures, surgeries, deliveries and stepping in as needed to cover other duties that fall within the scope of non-licensed staff. Your personal prescription for patient care includes a healthy dose of kindness, respect, and empathy with everything you do. You emit positive energy in everything you do. No one else can do what you do, the way you do it, and you can consider that your personal power. We love the way you think. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this medical assistant role. Your Everyday GENERAL DUTIES Clinical: Measures and records appropriate vital signs, identifies abnormal values and reports findings to the appropriate nursing staff or medical provider. Assists with patient arrival to the clinic, schedules new and follow-up patient appointments and facilitates a smooth patient exit from clinic. Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policy and procedure. Provides for comfort needs of patients with consideration of age and special needs. Demonstrates a working knowledge of clinic equipment, including preparation of equipment, testing of equipment for safety prior to use on patients, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment (between patients and at clinic's end) according to hospital policy. Maintains linens, supplies, equipment for clinic use and stocks exam rooms/tables appropriately. Properly collects, prepares, secures laboratory specimens for testing and/or transport when necessary. Documentation: Documents appropriately in the patient medical record according to established departmental guidelines. Properly navigates Electronic Medical Record to obtain laboratory and radiology results, outside medical records, updates patient demographic data and schedules follow-up appointments. Prepare safety reports when warranted or as directed by the Clinic Manager/designee. Maintains privacy of patient personal health information by ensuring computer screens are secure in the absence of medical/nursing/clinical staff. Professionalism and Support: Demonstrates honesty, promptness, dependability, courtesy and respect in interactions with patients, caregivers, customers, co-workers and staff. Consults and keep clinic managers informed of clinic activities, requirements, and problems. Demonstrates ability to manage patient and/or co-worker complaints in a calm, positive, non-judgmental manner, and reports these events to clinic manager on a daily basis. Maintains strict patient confidentiality exemplified by discussing issues only with appropriate persons and in a place and manner. Safety and Infection Control: Implements standard and transmission-based precautions, per hospital policy. Ensures patient safety during clinic visits, per hospital policy. Reports any safety hazards or violations in patient or clinic environment to Clinic Manager or designee. Actively participates in Quality Improvement Process, including QAPI projects and EOC Rounds. Clerical Support: Participates in the clinic preparation process by gathering appropriate clinical documentation for review by the medical provider. Obtains medical records from outside facilities when needed or requested by medical provider. Scans outside correspondence into the appropriate area of the electronic medical record. Answers the telephone and routes calls promptly to the appropriate person. The Must-Haves Minimum: High School diploma, GED or equivalent or 2 years of appropriate work experience. Current American Heart Association BLS certification. For Certified Medical Assistant LCMC Health accepts: American Association of Medical Assistants - Certified Medical Assistant National Healthcareer Association - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certified Medical Assistant - NPCE WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary About West Jefferson Medical Center West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. 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The Medical Assistant will work with the multidisciplinary team in a multi-organ transplant program outpatient clinic setting in a clerical and clinic assistant role. Activities include application of knowledge of the UNOS and CMS regulations governing transplant patients that span from compilation of transplant specific medical records, generation of specific documentation tools to reflect the unique regulatory and compliance requirements of transplant patients, in addition to standard of care documents. Assist the Transplant Clinical Coordinator with administrative tasks (faxing, phone calls), helping with medication refills, entries in medical records, scheduling of tests/appointments, communicating with transplant patients, data entry into supportive transplant database, greeting and escorting patients to the exam room; taking medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. The applicant selected for this position will be required to attend a hospital-wide orientation as well as a department orientation upon hire. QUALIFICATIONS: * MA experience preferred * Must be a graduate of an approved medical assistant program. * National certification preferred.

Willis Knighton Health is looking for a medical assistant with experience to work in a fast-paced Internal Medicine clinic. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate a strong work ethic, dependability, critical thinking and organizational skills. They will need to be able to do multitasks, be flexible and have attention to detail. The medical assistant will need to have strong communication skills and be knowledgeable on the computer. The job responsibilities include but not limited to: assessing the health status of the patient, triaging, taking vital signs, performing EKGs, administration of medications, vaccines. The job will include answering and returning phone calls, scheduling tests and procedures, working with insurance companies and pharmacies for pre-authorization of tests, procedures and medications. Knowledgeable of Covid, flu, and strep swaps, able to work with blood glucose machines, hospital and departmental orientation will be provided upon completion of the hiring process, as well as training in the enterprise-wide management system. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5:00pm

Willis Knighton Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to work in a fast-paced urology clinic. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate a strong work ethic, critical thinking and organization skills, attention to detail, flexibility, dependability, possess excellent communication skills, have a solid knowledge of computers, and have the initiative to work independently. We have an atmosphere of teamwork that we expect to continue with all new hires as you will work closely with the physicians, managers, nursing, and clerical staff as an integral component assisting with the daily operations of our clinics. The Medical Assistant will have clerical and medical assisting duties. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, giving excellent customer service, filing data entries, the ability to perform urology tests, assisting in and setting up urology procedures such as cystoscopies, urodynamics, and urine specimens, taking vital signs, answering/returning phone calls, refills and scheduling of tests and procedures as ordered. Hospital and Departmental orientation will be provided upon completion of the hiring process as well as training on our enterprise-wide practice system, including health records. You will be required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Willis-Knighton Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant will provide nursing care to patients in the physician's office under the supervision of the clinical Physician. The supervising physician delineates the privileges and duties through skill assessment. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: assessing the health status of patients and collaborating with the nursing staff and physicians to establish care procedures; contributing to the planning of appropriate nursing interventions; administering treatments in accordance with department policies and procedures; administering medications to patients under direct supervision and allocation of the respective clinic physician/provider; documenting patient assessment with objective and subjective symptoms utilizing appropriate clinical method and records; and providing educational needs and assist in scheduling referral appointments and procedures as needed. The applicant considered for this position must be a high school graduate and must be a graduate of an approved medical assistant program or have verification of documented experience in a medical office setting in patient care. A national certificate and 2 years of experience are preferred. Please submit your application here to join the team!

WK Neurology Clinic at WKB is seeking a Medical Assistant to work in their busy clinical practice. The medical assistant should demonstrate strong work ethics, dependability and an ability to work in a team approach. We are looking for an energetic, hardworking person. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assessment and triage of patients, medication management, as well as administration and reconciliation. Other duties include responding promptly and appropriately to patient phone calls, scheduling tests and procedures, insurance verification, preauthorizations, and handling referrals. Our office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. No weekends or holidays required. An orientation will be based on experience. Excellent benefits package offered.

Our busy Obstetrical and Gynecological clinic is seeking qualified medical personnel to assist with patient care. We are located on the 6th floor of the Willis-Knighton Pierremont Medical office building, which joins the hospital. The job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting the physician with office procedures such as pap smears, colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, non-stress tests, and LEEP conizations of the cervix. Other job duties will include phlebotomy, administration of medications including injections, insurance preautherization for pending surgery and returning patient phone calls in a timely and professional manner. The candidate with previous OB-GYN experience will be given first consideration, but a new graduate with an excellent work ethic, enthusiasm, and a willingness to excel will be considered. No weekend or call is required for this position. If you like hard work and want to work for a successful practice with an unbeatable team, then apply here!

Willis Knighton Health System is seeking a medical assistant to work in a fast-past neurosurgery clinic. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate a strong work ethic, critical thinking and organization skills, attention to detail, flexibility, dependability, possess excellent communication skills, have a strong knowledge of computers, and have the initiative to work independently. We have an atmosphere of teamwork that we expect to continue with all new hires as you will work closely with the physicians, managers, nursing and clerical staff as an integral component assisting in daily duties. The job's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, giving excellent customer service, filing, data entry, the ability to assess the health status of the patient. Answering/returning phone calls, refills and scheduling tests and procedures as ordered. I will work with insurance companies and schedule patients for surgery, physical therapy and other health-related tests. Hospital and departmental orientation will be provided upon completion of the hiring process, as well as training on our enterprise system. You will be required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 pm.

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to work in a Internal Medicine Clinical environment. We are looking for a medical assistant who demonstrates great work ethics, dependability, the ability to work with a team, proficiency in patient documentation, both electronic and written. The job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Triage patients, medication reconciliation, coordinating patient care with other departments, phoning in prescriptions, medication administration, scheduling procedures, documentation of patient care as well as communication of patient care and collaboration with all the members of the healthcare team. The MA will serve as a patient advocate. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5pm. No weekends and holidays are required. An orientation will be provided based on your experience and level of competency. Excellent benefit package offered.

Willis-Knighton Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant. The MA will provide care to patients in the physician offices under the supervision of the Clinic Physician. The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: assess the health status of patients and collaborate with the nursing staff and physician to establish care procedures; contribute to the planning of appropriate nursing interventions; medication administration for oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal; assist patients with activities of daily living; document patient assessment; communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition to other members of the health care team; and provide information to patient/family regarding disease process or diagnostic procedures. A Louisiana license is a requirement for this position. The applicant selected for this position will be required to attend a hospital wide orientation as well as a department orientation upon hire. If you are a fit for this position, please submit your application here for review.

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant with Women's Health experience. We are looking for an MA who demonstrates a great work ethic, dependability, and the ability to work in a team approach. The job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to; patient triage, medication reconciliation, phoning in prescriptions, medication administration, documentation on hospital-wide EHR, responding promptly and appropriately to our patient's phone calls, scheduling tests, and assisting in procedures. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00. No weekends or holidays are required. An orientation will be provided based on your experience and level of competency.

Willis-Knighton Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant with Cardiology experience. The MA will provide nursing care to patients in the physician offices under the supervision of the clinic physician. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Perform EKGs, vital signs, including manual blood pressures; assess the health status of patients; collaborate with the physician and nursing staff to establish care procedures; contribute to the planning of appropriate nursing interventions; assist patients with activities of daily living; document patient assessment; communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition to other members of the health care team; and provide information to patient/family regarding disease process or diagnostic procedures. A Louisiana MA license is a requirement for this position and previous cardiac experience is preferred. The applicant selected for this position will be required to attend a hospital-wide orientation as well as a department orientation upon hire. Some travel to satellite clinics is required. If you are a fit for this position, please submit your application here for review.

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed medical assistant who can work at all 5 campuses. This position will be a full-time floating position. These clinics include Endocrinology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Ob/Gyn and Hematology/ Oncology. We need a person that is dependable with strong work ethics. Good communication and computer skills are required. Job responsibilities will include, but not limited to: assessment of patients utilizing verbal and technical skills, triaging patients. The MA will assist in medication management, including vaccine management, administering routine medications, medication reconciliation and medication storage. They will perform EKGs, breathing treatments, assist in clinical procedures. The MA will work with insurance companies on completing referrals and on preauthorizations for lab, X-ray, procedures and surgeries. They will assist in scheduling tests and procedures. The clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. An excellent benefit package and salary are offered.

Willis-Knighton Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant at the Bossier campus. The Medical Assistant will provide nursing care to patients in the physician's office under the supervision of the Clinic physician. The supervising physician delineates the privileges and duties through skill assessment. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: assessing the health status of patients and collaborating with the nursing staff and physician to establish care procedures; contributing to the planning of appropriate nursing interventions; administering treatments in accordance with department policies and procedures; administering medications to patients under the direct supervision and allocation of the respective clinic physician/provider; documenting patient assessment with objective and subjective symptoms utilizing appropriate clinical method and records; and providing educational needs and assist in scheduling referral appointments and procedures as needed. The applicant considered for this position must be a high school graduate and must be a graduate of an approved medical assistant program or have verification of documented experience in a medical office setting in patient care. A national certificate and 2 years of experience is preferred. Please submit your application here to join the team!

Willis-Knighton Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant will provide nursing care to patients in the physician's office under the supervision of the clinical physician. The supervising physician delineates the privileges and duties through skill assessment. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: assessing the health status of patients and collaborating with the nursing staff and physicians to establish care procedures; contributing to the planning of appropriate nursing interventions; administering treatments in accordance with department policies and procedures; administering medications to patients under direct supervision and allocation of the respective clinic physician/provider; documenting patient assessment with objective and subjective symptoms utilizing appropriate clinical method and records; and providing educational needs and assist in scheduling referral appointments and procedures as needed. The applicant considered for this position must be a high school graduate and must be a graduate of an approved medical assistant program or have verification of documented experience in a medical office setting in patient care. A national certificate and 2 years of experience is preferred. Please submit your application here to join the team!

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed medical assistant who can work at all 5 campuses. This position will be a full-time floating position. These clinics include Endocrinology, Pediatric, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Ob/Gyn and Hematology/ Oncology. We need a person that is dependable with strong work ethics. Good communication and computer skills are required. Job responsibilities will include, but not limited to: assessment of patients utilizing verbal and technical skills, triaging patients. The MA will assist in medication management, including vaccine management, administering routine medications, medication reconciliation and medication storage. They will perform EKG, breathing treatments, and assist in clinical procedures. The MA will work with insurance companies in completing referrals and on preauthorizations for lab, X-ray, procedures and surgeries. They will assist in scheduling tests and procedures. The clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. An excellent benefit package and salary are offered.

Willis-Knighton Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant with urology experience. The Medical Assistant will provide nursing care to patients in the physician's offices under the supervision of the clinical Physician. The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: assessing the health status of patients and collaborating with the nursing staff and physicians to establish care procedures; contributing to the planning of appropriate nursing interventions; medication administration for oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal; documenting patient assessment; communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition to other members of the health care team; and provides information to patient/family regarding disease process or diagnostic procedures. A Louisiana license is a requirement for this position. The applicant selected for this position will be required to attend a hospital-wide orientation as well as a department orientation upon hire. If you are a fit for this position, please submit your application here for review.

Willis-Knighton Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Orthopedic Clinic on the Bossier campus. The Medical Assistant will provide nursing care to patients in the physician offices under the supervision of the Clinic Physician. The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: assess the health status of patients and collaborates with the nursing staff and physician to establish care procedures; contribute to the planning of appropriate nursing interventions; medication administration for oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal; assist patients with activities of daily living; document patient assessment; communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition to other members of the health care team; and provides information to patient/family regarding disease process or diagnostic procedures. A Louisiana license is a requirement for this position and previous orthopedic experience is preferred. The applicant selected for this position will be required to attend a hospital wide orientation as well as a department orientation upon hire. If you are a fit for this position, please submit your application here for review.

We are seeking an MA with clinical experience. A detail-oriented, dependable, organized MA who is able to multitask and has demonstrated a consistent work history will be the candidate chosen for this job! Your responsibilities will include, but limited to: documentation in medical records, responding promptly and appropriately to patient phone calls, ordering tests, precertification, medication reconciliation, phoning in prescription, and medication administration. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm. You will not be required to work weekends and holidays. An orientation will be provided based on experience. An excellent benefit packet will be provided. This applicant must be a high school graduate and must be a graduate from an approved medical assistant program. National certification required.