Medical Assistant - Internal Agency - Baton Rouge

Responsibilities

• Patient Experience: Properly identifies student by requesting patient name, DOB prior to any patient interactions. Ensures confidentiality of protected student health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA and FERPA regulations. 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. Prepares, stocks, and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care. Provides basic clinical care measures to all school age groups per clinical skills checklist.
• Coordination of Care: Instructs student and/or family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and health/wellness issues using pre-approved forms and information. 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. Responds to questions and concerns from patients and/or family in an appropriate manner.

Qualifications

• Experience: Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity.
• Education: High School or equivalent.
• Certification/Licensure: BLS Certification.