Medical Assistant II - Port Allen
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Healthcare
Medical Assistant
Overview
JOB PURPOSE & MISSION
Assist the physician in coordinating care appropriate for the needs for the age population served, as defined in the department’s scope of service and under the direction/supervision of the physician, clinic RN and/or clinic manager
Responsibilities- Collects all assessment data prior to the physician encounter in accordance with policy and communicates the presence of emergent identified problems immediately to the physician.
- Data collected (patients’ height, weight, vital signs and history) is 100% accurate
- Administers medications as ordered by physician and adhering to policy, with 100% accuracy.
- Satisfactorily, performs treatments as prescribed and directed by physician and adhering to policy.
- Satisfactorily performs independent treatments as patient condition warrants as ordered by physician, adhering to clinic policy and protocol.
- Performs phlebotomy as directed by physician, using proper technique 100% of the time, and in compliance with company policy.
- Assesses and accurately determines the purpose of the call according to policy.
- Discusses the nature of the call with the physician and responds according to physician instruction.
- Documents, with 100% accuracy, all independent actions and physician instructions
- Assists with clinic charges, with 100% accuracy, as needed.
- Updates, with 100% accuracy, patient clinical records as needed.
Experience
Required –1 to 2 years in the clinic setting
Education
Required – none
Preferred – High School Diploma or GED and Completion of a Medical Assistant program
Certifications & Licensure
Required – Current Medical Assistant Certification
Special Skills or Knowledge
Required – none
HIPAA & SAFETY REQUIREMENTSHIPAA - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: paper and electronic medical records without limitation, patient demographics, lab, radiology and films results, surgery/appt schedules, patient financial and 3rd party billing information, patients related complaints, information related to patient location and religious beliefs.
SAFETY - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: incident reporting, handles wastes, sharps and linens, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environmental rounds to ensure safety, administers meds/bloods products, receives orders for patients, clinical alarms, collects blood samples for all age groups.
Performance CriteriaEveryday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job.
- Demonstrates courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community.
- Takes initiative in living our Everyday Excellence values and vital signs.
- Takes initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks.
- Participates in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm.
- Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy needs of customers through personal action and attention to the environment of care.
- Keeps customers informed, answers customer questions and anticipates information needs of customers
Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines.
- Practices diligence in fulfilling the regulatory and legal requirements of the position and department.
- Maintains accurate and reliable patient/organizational records.
- Maintains professional relationships with appropriate officials; communicates honestly and completely; behaves in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner in all professional contacts.
Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives.
- Uses accepted…
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