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Ochsner Health · 1 day ago

Medical Assistant-Certified- LGMD- Internal Medicine Clinic- Full Time

Lafayette, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Ochsner Health is a dedicated healthcare provider committed to serving and innovating since 1942. The Medical Assistant-Certified role involves providing individualized medical care to patients, assisting in healthcare delivery, and ensuring effective communication with patients and providers.

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Responsibilities

Supports the patient and provider throughout the patient visit

Ensures the patient and provider are prepared for the visit

Ensures the patient’s questions are answered prior to leaving; prepares room for next appointment

Provides excellent patient service through effective communication both over the phone and in person

Completes appropriate documentation including patient registration if necessary

Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials through personal professional development

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Clinical knowledgeComputer proficiencyCustomer service skillsEffective communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma

Experience working with and maintaining confidential information including experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Clinical knowledge

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Preferred

Completion of a formal medical assistant training program

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942