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Medical Assistant, Certified - Bossier Family Medicine
Location: Bossier City, LA
Job Type: full-time
Company: Aledade
Salary: Based on Experience
Category: Non-Provider
Our family medicine office is seeking a full-time certified medical assistant. Candidates should be comfortable with preparing charts, maintaining health records, obtaining clinical data from patients/historians, informing patients of normal lab and test results, prescription refills, scheduling appointments/outreach and taking phone calls. Medical Assistant Job Duties Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; reconciling chart and confirming chief complaint of visit and completion of intake data Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, height and temperature; reporting patient history summary Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential Counsels patients, transmits physician's orders and answers questions Phlebotomy procedures, package specimens for transport to laboratory with appropriate labeling Perform EKG, spirometry, pulse ox, vision and hearing screening, gait and balance testing on patients, perform CLIA-waived laboratory testing Assist providers with medical procedures Administer immunizations/injections as ordered ensuring documentation is completed in the electronic health record Other duties as assigned Education and Experience High School diploma or equivalent Certified as a Medical Assistant Required Skills Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and diagnoses Great verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of safety, OSHA, and infection control protocol Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures Working knowledge of healthcare insurance Supply management knowledge Flexibility Confidentiality Detail oriented and ability to prioritize tasks Problem solving ability
