FMOL Health · 3 months ago
Medical Assistant - Internal Agency - Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in the examination and treatment of students under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role involves interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs, coordinating patient flow, and ensuring confidentiality of health information while adhering to compliance procedures.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Patient Experience
Properly identifies student by requesting patient name, DOB prior to any patient interactions
Ensures confidentiality of protected student health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA and FERPA regulations
Completes and documents student visit notes accurately which may include but not limited to the chief complaint, past medical and surgical history, family history, vital signs, immunizations, allergies, medications, nutrition and health and wellness issues as directed by organizational processes
Prepares, stocks, and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care
Provides basic clinical care measures to all school age groups per clinical skills checklist
Coordination of Care
Instructs student and/or family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and health/wellness issues using pre-approved forms and information
Retrieves and sends requested student health information to authorized individuals in a timely fashion in accordance with HIPAA regulations, FERPA regulations and organizational policies and procedures
Responds to questions and concerns from patients and/or family in an appropriate manner
Quality
Understands and adheres to corporate compliance procedures, accrediting bodies standards and the ethical and religious directives when providing care
Understands and aware of potential chemical hazards and how to access MSDS information. Understands the correct and prompt actions to take during emergency situations and able to document such events in the electronic safety system timely and effectively
Participates in quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to gathering and trending data and actively supporting process changes that foster improved quality of care and process
Observes and adheres to all policies and procedures and follow all safety, quality assurance , and infection control standards
Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services
Assumes personal responsibilities for continuing education and professional development
Other Duties as Assigned
Supports the practice efforts including but not limited to Immunization Clinics, job-site projects, community health events
Assists with clerical duties such as answering phones, filing and preparing charts, checking in/out referrals, maintaining referral database, verifying and confirming benefits, coordinating paperwork for student needs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity
High School or equivalent
BLS Certification
Computer literate, Skilled in use of Microsoft Office
Company
FMOL Health
FMOL Health is a bold, connected health system that delivers care that prioritizes people – every patient, every community, every time – while honoring the unique character of each market we serve.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard R. Vath
Interim President and CEO
Eric Clay
Vice President and Chief Security Officer
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