Medical Assistant I-Interventional Radiology Clinic
Status: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Exempt: No
Summary:
To provide a positive patient experience while performing, high quality patient care using specialized knowledge and skills to current and potential patients. The contribution of the Medical Assistant Level III to the clinic health care team enhances the health care team with ability to maintain a separate patient care schedule.
Other information:
Status: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Exempt: No
Summary:
The Medical Assistant level I purpose is to provide a positive patient experience in a confidential and compliant manner while performing basic patient care. The contribution of the Medical Assistant level I to the clinic health care team ensures optimal patient flow through the health care delivery system.
Other information:
1. Previous clinic job-related experience preferred.2. Specialized or Technical Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent, Complete a Medical Assistant program or 5 years experience as an MA in a clinic setting and Maintain BLS certification.3. Manual or Physical Skill Required: Must be capable of assisting with the lifting and moving of patients. Must have knowledge of appropriate body mechanics. Must be capable of prolonged standing and walking.4. Physical Effort Required: Strength: Medium Push: Occasionally Pull: Occasionally Carry: Occasionally Lift: Occasionally Sit: Occasionally Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently
Responsibilities:
The Medical Assistant Level III will be able to demonstrate proficiency in all Medical Assistant II duties as well as additional duties below.1. Maintains MA certification.2. Performs duties as indicate in MA II JD.OTHER 1. Performs as a team member and serves on teams/committees as requested.2. May provide vaccine management including ordering and monitoring vaccine usage/wastage, facilitating the maintenance of the vaccines, participating in educational opportunities, utilizing the CDC guidelines as well as standard protocol for immunization management as indicated by Louisiana Immunization Network, and completing reportable documentation as recommended by Louisiana Department of State Health Services.3. Assist physicians and other staff members, as needed.4. Issue physician’s excuse for school/work as directed by the provider.5. Communicate effectively by expressing ideas clearly, actively listening and always following appropriate channel of communication. Demonstrate responsiveness to others ensuring a complete follow up on matters requiring additional attention.6. Follow any other job related instructions and perform any other job related duties as requested by department management.7. Consistently attend monthly staff meetings.8. Follow associated North Oaks Health System and North Oaks Physician Group compliance programs and federal and state regulatory guidelines.9. Complete 10 hours of continuing education per year.10. Performs other duties within the scope of unlicensed personnel as assigned.