What are the responsibilities and job description for the JeffCare Medical Assistant position at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority?
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.ResponsibilitiesShows patients to rooms, takes vital signs, and facilitates the work flow of the physician schedulePrepares individuals for physician/APRN visits, exams, and proceduresCollects and concurrently inputs data into the electronic health record (EHR) systemUtilizes the EHR to retrieve patient's medical records, x-ray films, scans, lab work, etc. in preparation for the patient's visitAssists in medical procedures as assignedAdministers medications and injectable medications/immunizations as assignedCompletes any needed orders/referrals/follow-up for laboratory work, care coordination, and specialty care services after visitPerforms general clerical duties in support of patient care, including answering phones, relaying messages, placing follow-up calls to patients, uploading, and faxingCompensation, Benefits & MoreNo on-call or weekend workCompetitive salaryInsuranceGenerous Paid leave:Flexible work scheduleRetirementStudent loan debt repaymentFree, nearby parkingFiltered water stationsQualifications & SkillsBilingual preferred (English/Spanish)[MZ1] [MD2]Completion of training from an accredited Medical Assistant training programTwo years of experience in a patient care settingStrong interpersonal and communication skillsCalm, professional attitude in stressful situations and interactionsHigh level of ethics in maintaining patient confidentialityAbility to multitask (handle multiple tasks simultaneously)Creative problem-solverStrong memory and concentration skillsProven ability to make good judgments and exercise analytic skillsInitiativePatienceExcellent listening skillsAlert and attentiveAbility to communicate with patients, physicians, and other staff in verbal and written form.Experience working in primary care and behavioral health provider’s office is a plusHigh ethical standards and personal integrityAbility to provide care in a culturally competent way and consistently treat all with dignity and respectContactPut your skills to work for the greater good. Submit your resume
Salary : $21 - $23