Medical Assistant

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in our Shreveport, LAlocation.

Earn: $20/hour

As a Medical Assistant at Vitalpath, you will be part of a dynamic health care team that prepares patients for their visits, collecting, and recording necessary patient data, and ensuring our health center gives every patient a VIP experience. You will be expected to show kindness and compassion toward a population that has suffered from health disparities. Advocacy for our patients will become second nature for all.

• Ensure efficient patient flow, room patients in a timely manner, complete vital signs, complete required screenings, and complete medication reviews.
• Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Respond to patient requests for telephonic support (Lab results, faxing records to specialists, etc.)
• In accordance with state regulations, administer vaccinations, perform point of care tests including but not limited to: A1C, spirometry, EKGs, blood draws for lab testing, etc.
• Import required documents into EMR via scanning or PDF upload.
• Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations.
• Process orders for durable medical equipment, referrals, and prior authorizations.
• Provides patient education and counseling on smoking cessation, medication adherence.
• Request medical records from external providers as required by the provider.
• Participates in Quality Improvement plans and serves on internal committees.
• Participate in community outreach events that may occasionally be on weekends.
• As required, manages data logs and conducts routine quality control checks including infection control measures, equipment, and checks for expired medication and supplies and/or assists in maintaining center lab.
• Other duties as assigned.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Daily Pay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access  for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.  to watch a video about Merakey.
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Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited program
• CPR/BLS
• Experience working with populations with behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Required to assist patients on and off exam table, if necessary
• Required to assist patients who have a mobility impairment including but not limited to pushing a wheelchair, assisting patients with crutches or braces etc.