Medical Assistant Internal Agency Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Medical Assistant assist in examination and treatment of student under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Interviews patients obtains vital signs (i.e. pulse rate temperature blood pressure weight and height) and records information on students charts. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. Coordinates patient flow schedules appointments procedures tests and referrals. Works under close supervision of the Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

Patient Experience
1. Properly identifies student by requesting patient name DOB prior to any patient interactions.
2. Ensures confidentiality of protected student health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
3. Completes and documents student visit notes accurately which may include but not limited to the chief complaint past medical and surgical history family history vital signs immunizations allergies medications nutrition and health and wellness issues as directed by organizational processes.
4. Prepares stocks and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care.
5. Provides basic clinical care measures to all school age groups per clinical skills checklist.
Coordination of Care
1. Instructs student and/or family regarding diagnostic procedures medications nutrition and health/wellness issues using pre-approved forms and information.
2. Retrieves and sends requested student health information to authorized individuals in a timely fashion in accordance with HIPAA regulations FERPA regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
3. Responds to questions and concerns from patients and/or family in an appropriate manner
Quality
1. Understands and adheres to corporate compliance procedures accrediting bodies standards and the ethical and religious directives when providing care.
2. Understands and aware of potential chemical hazards and how to access MSDS information. Understands the correct and prompt actions to take during emergency situations and able to document such events in the electronic safety system timely and effectively.
3. Participates in quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to gathering and trending data and actively supporting process changes that foster improved quality of care and process.
4. Observes and adheres to all policies and procedures and follow all safety quality assurance and infection control standards.
5. Utilizes all equipment supplies facilities and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services
6. Assumes personal responsibilities for continuing education and professional development.
Other Duties as Assigned
1. Supports the practice efforts including but not limited to Immunization Clinics job-site projects community health events.
2. Assists with clerical duties such as answering phones filing and preparing charts checking in/out referrals maintaining referral database verifying and confirming benefits coordinating paperwork for student needs
3. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience
1. Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity
Education
1. High School or equivalent
Certification/Licensure
1. BLS Certification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
1. Computer literate Skilled in use of Microsoft Office

DescriptionThe Medical Assistant assist in examination and treatment of student under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Interviews patients obtains vital signs (i.e. pulse rate temperature blood pressure weight and height) and records information on students charts. May serve as a preceptor for c...

Description

Responsibilities

Patient Experience
1. Properly identifies student by requesting patient name DOB prior to any patient interactions.
2. Ensures confidentiality of protected student health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
3. Completes and documents student visit notes accurately which may include but not limited to the chief complaint past medical and surgical history family history vital signs immunizations allergies medications nutrition and health and wellness issues as directed by organizational processes.
4. Prepares stocks and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care.
5. Provides basic clinical care measures to all school age groups per clinical skills checklist.
Coordination of Care
1. Instructs student and/or family regarding diagnostic procedures medications nutrition and health/wellness issues using pre-approved forms and information.
2. Retrieves and sends requested student health information to authorized individuals in a timely fashion in accordance with HIPAA regulations FERPA regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
3. Responds to questions and concerns from patients and/or family in an appropriate manner
Quality
1. Understands and adheres to corporate compliance procedures accrediting bodies standards and the ethical and religious directives when providing care.
2. Understands and aware of potential chemical hazards and how to access MSDS information. Understands the correct and prompt actions to take during emergency situations and able to document such events in the electronic safety system timely and effectively.
3. Participates in quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to gathering and trending data and actively supporting process changes that foster improved quality of care and process.
4. Observes and adheres to all policies and procedures and follow all safety quality assurance and infection control standards.
5. Utilizes all equipment supplies facilities and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services
6. Assumes personal responsibilities for continuing education and professional development.
Other Duties as Assigned
1. Supports the practice efforts including but not limited to Immunization Clinics job-site projects community health events.
2. Assists with clerical duties such as answering phones filing and preparing charts checking in/out referrals maintaining referral database verifying and confirming benefits coordinating paperwork for student needs
3. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience
1. Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity
Education
1. High School or equivalent
Certification/Licensure
1. BLS Certification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
1. Computer literate Skilled in use of Microsoft Office

Key Skills

EMR Systems
Clinical Laboratory Experience
Athenahealth
Algebra
eClinicalWorks
Primary Care Experience
Phlebotomy
Medical office experience
Vital Signs Experience
Experience Administering Injections
Medical Terminology
Medication Administration

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The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Miss ... View more

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