What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant – New Roads position at THE BATON ROUGE CLINIC AMC?
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Baton Rouge Clinic currently seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to provide quality nursing care services to the patients of our New Roads Internal Medicine clinic and physicians. In this position the CMA will assist physicians with patient care, scheduling, injections, pre-cert procedures, referrals, Rx call-ins and phone triage.
- Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.
- Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of patients.
- Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plan, medications and follow-up.
- Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team including accurate documentation in patient medical records.
- Greets patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions
- Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the myChart
- Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests
- Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health
- Triages emergency situations
- Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization
- Refill requests and Prior Authorizations for medications
Job Location
Baton Rouge Clinic - The Baton Rouge Clinic in New Roads
230 Roberts Drive, Ste I
New Roads, LA 70760
230 Roberts Drive, Ste I
New Roads, LA 70760
Department
The Baton Rouge Clinic in New Roads
Class
Full-Time
Basic Skills Required
- Must have at least 1-year experience in a clinical setting.
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
- A patient-focused work ethic
Specific Skills Required
- Current Louisiana License
- Demonstrated, successful organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- The ability to effectively and proactively communicate, both verbally and in writing
Hiring Requirements
- Drug Testing
- Background Checks
- Baton Rouge Clinic Credit Check
Education Required
Medical Assistant Certification
Unit of Pay
Hourly
Shift
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; schedule may vary as needed
Additional Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Company pays 100% of employee only rate.)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 20% discount for selected services rendered at the Clinic
If you need further information, please contact Human Resources at (225) 246-9308.