Medical Assistant- Primary Care Clinic- Full Time

About the role

We provide individualized, medical care of assigned patients in person, electronically and via telephone under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. Our team members assist in delivering health care services to patients of various backgrounds and ages, fostering positive relationships with them and their families.

Responsibilities

• Supports the patient and provider throughout the patient visit
• Ensures the patient and provider are prepared for the visit
• Maintains positive relationships with patients and their families
• Works effectively with fellow employees to ensure the efficient flow of patients throughout their visit, providing support to them as well as to the attending physician
• Communicates via phone to ensure patient needs are met timely and accurately
• Accesses company's data systems to document pertinent medical information
• Supports the patient and provider throughout the patient visit
• Ensures the patient and provider are prepared for the visit
• Maintains positive relationships with patients and their families
• Works effectively with fellow employees to ensure the efficient flow of patients throughout their visit, providing support to them as well as to the attending physician
• Communicates via phone to ensure patient needs are met timely and accurately
• Accesses company's data systems to document pertinent medical information
• Supports the patient and provider throughout the patient visit
• Ensures the patient and provider are prepared for the visit
• Maintains positive relationships with patients and their families
• Works effectively with fellow employees to ensure the efficient flow of patients throughout their visit, providing support to them as well as to the attending physician
• Communicates via phone to ensure patient needs are met timely and accurately
• Accesses company's data systems to document pertinent medical information

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Experience: Experience working with and maintaining confidential information including experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Skills

• Clinical knowledge
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Benefits

At Ochsner, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. This includes:

• Health insurance
• Patient assistance programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance programs

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Our schedule varies based on department needs.