Medical Assistant 2 - Adult General Surgery Baton Rouge

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, performs various administrative and clinical tasks, and provides basic clinical care measures to all age groups.

Requirements

• Interviews patients, obtains vital signs, and records information on patients' electronic medical record
• Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals
• Prepares, stocks, and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care
• Administers and documents waived testing under the direct supervision of physician
• Assists the physician with minor surgical procedures
• Provides basic clinical care measures to all age groups
• Coordinates patient flow to ensure physician efficiency
• Instructs patient and/or family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and health/wellness issues
• Retrieves and sends requested patient health information to authorized individuals
• Notifies patients of test results, changes in medications, and other alterations in treatment plan
• Medication prescriptions are called into the appropriate pharmacy as ordered by the physician/practitioner
• Diagnostic testing as ordered by the physician/practitioner is effectively coordinated and communicated with other healthcare providers

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities