Certified Medical Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Leesville

• Leesville, LA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 80% -Assists providers in completing all medical documentation needed to provide health care to patients within the electronic health record. Provides nursing assessments and intake activities, administers treatments and medication as ordered, and provides customer-focused clinical care. Performs basic walk-in assessment functions; interviews patient/family to determine the purpose of the visit; assists with procedures, prepares patients for and assists providers with exams, performs and documents screening tests (hearing, vision, developmental); demonstrates age-appropriate modifications as related to measurements and screenings; administers medications according to the 5 rights; evaluates immunization records and administers vaccines according to provider orders; accurately documents all nursing assessments and care, patient education, follow-up, treatment plans, etc. in the electronic health record in accordance with written training materials. 10%
• Assesses patient education readiness and modifies patient education according to patient and family needs. Teaches patients to use blood sugar monitoring equipment and inhalers; provides prenatal, family planning, and STD education to clients as ordered. 5%
• Provides orientation, education, and supervision of inexperienced staff nurses and of authorized students, and volunteers. 5%
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have completed accredited training and received certification as a Medical Assistant or be able to obtain one while in the probationary period Preferred: Previous work experience in a primary care clinic or federally qualified health center (FQHC)