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Medical Assistant - Primary Care Clinic

marrero, LA

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Clinical Care CoordinatorYour job is more than a jobGeneral DutiesClinical: 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 patient, 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. Prepares 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 keeps clinic manager 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.Minimum QualificationsRequired: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.Licenses and CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of general medical terminology, hospital policies and procedures and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.Ability to obtain and maintain accurate patient medical records.Basic computer and data entry skills MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point), analytical skills to determine job priorities, multi-task and work independently.Reporting RelationshipsDoes this position formally supervise employees? NoWork 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 extraordinaryYour extrasDeliver 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 doYou 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. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

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marrero, LA, 70072, US

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