Join our team and remember why you became a medical assistant to begin with. We’re looking for an efficient, friendly, and thorough MA who loves people and meeting the needs of the community. Tired of long shifts and high caseloads? In our health center, JeffCare strives for achievable caseloads and work-life balance so patients can enjoy quality care. In addition to weekends, evenings, and all state holidays off, JeffCare employees work sensible shifts and accrue paid annual and sick leave.

JeffCare is a Federally Qualified Health Center with two sites in East Jefferson and West Jefferson and a program of Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority. This position requires no on-call or weekend work. It is located in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area in Marrero, LA.

Responsibilities

• Shows patients to rooms, takes vital signs, and facilitates the work flow of the physician schedule
• Prepares individuals for physician/APRN visits, exams, and procedures
• Collects and concurrently inputs data into the electronic health record (EHR) system
• Utilizes the EHR to retrieve patient's medical records, x-ray films, scans, lab work, etc. in preparation for the patient's visit
• Assists in medical procedures as assigned
• Administers medications and injectable medications/immunizations as assigned
• Completes any needed orders/referrals/follow-up for laboratory work, care coordination, and specialty care services after visit
• Performs general clerical duties in support of patient care ,including answering phones, relaying messages, placing follow-up calls to patients, uploading, and faxing

Compensation, Benefits & More

• No on-call or weekend work
• Competitive salary
• Insurance: Great insurance package (Generous health plan options, as well as dental, vision, and life options)
• Generous Paid leave: Generous paid annual and sick leave (does not expire) in addition to at least 10-13 paid official state holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Retirement: Great retirement options
• Student loan debt repayment: May qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or other programs for student loan debt
• Free, nearby parking
• Tobacco-free environment
• Filtered water stations

Qualifications & Skills

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Completion of training from an accredited Medical Assistant training program
• Two years of experience in a patient care setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Calm, professional attitude in stressful situations and interactions
• High level of ethics in maintaining patient confidentiality
• Ability to multitask (handle multiple tasks simultaneously)
• Creative problem-solver
• Strong memory and concentration skills
• Proven ability to make good judgments and exercise analytic skills
• Initiative
• Patience
• Excellent listening skills
• Alert and attentive
• Ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and other staff in verbal and written form.
• One year of experience in documenting information in an electronic health record and verifying insurance benefits
• Experience working in primary care and behavioral health provider’s office is a plus
• High ethical standards and personal integrity
• Ability to provide care in a culturally competent way and consistently treat all with dignity and respect

Contact

Put your skills to work for the greater good. Submit your resume to mzinter@jphsa.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.28 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Work Location: In person