Certified Medical Assistant- Cardiology Clinic- Baton Rouge

Overview

Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. We value dedicated employees who fill our hallways and make a difference for patients and their families. This role provides individualized medical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed health care provider and supports the delivery of health care services to patients of diverse backgrounds and ages.

Whether you work directly with patients or in a supporting role, you will help ensure a smooth and timely patient experience, assist the attending physician, communicate with patients by phone, and document pertinent medical information in company data systems.

• The Grove
• Oneal
• Prairieville
• Hammond
• 2 Denham Springs clinics
• Iberville

• Support the patient and provider throughout the visit.
• Ensure the patient and provider are prepared for the visit.
• Address patient questions prior to leaving and prepare the room for the next appointment.
• Deliver excellent patient service through effective communication in person and by phone.
• Complete appropriate documentation, including patient registration when necessary.
• Maintain clinical knowledge, skills, training, and credentials through ongoing development.
• Adapt communication and service delivery to the patient population, respecting privacy and preferences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Required – High school diploma
• Preferred – Completion of a formal medical assistant training program

Work Experience

• Required – Experience handling confidential information in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Certifications

• Required – Medical Assistant Certification
• Required – Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Clinical knowledge
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications
• Effective verbal and written communication to diverse individuals throughout the patient care process
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Medium work. May require lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, with sustained exposure to blood, body fluids, and potentially infectious materials. Work may occur in areas with direct patient contact and exposure to hazardous medications or waste. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as needed.

All duties are performed in compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and the organization’s Compliance & Privacy Program. Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today. Ochsner Health does not consider an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Remote or on-site status and eligible work locations are determined by the job posting. If you need accommodations during the application process, please contact our HR team at the designated channels on the careers site.