PAR/Medical Assistant, PRN - Urgent Care, UNO
About the position
The Medical Assistant position at Ochsner Health involves performing appointment scheduling and providing direct patient care within a clinic setting. The role is essential in assisting healthcare providers in delivering health care services and ensuring a positive experience for patients. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for various administrative and clinical tasks, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
Ā Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests, and family members.
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Ā Ensure all patient required forms are completed and other paperwork/documents are gathered and accurate.
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Ā Efficiently input patient/guarantor demographic and financial information; explain insurance benefits and collect co-pays, deductibles, and self-pay portions due.
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Ā Perform vital signs and other screenings, obtaining height, weight, allergy and medication history and other assessments.
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Ā Prepare patients for exams, explaining any procedures before they are performed and answering the patients' questions.
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Ā Schedule and reschedule patient appointments by phone or in person, including transferring patients to the appropriate departments for scheduling and updating necessary information.
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Ā Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and communication style.
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Ā Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility.
Requirements
Ā High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Ā Completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred.
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Ā Related experience in a clinic or medical office setting preferred.
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Ā Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
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Ā Certification in Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM), Certification in Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA), or Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
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Ā Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
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Ā Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
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Ā Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
Ā Certification in Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM)
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Ā Certification in Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)
,
Ā Certification as a Medical Assistant or other medical specialty-based certification.
Benefits
Ā Health insurance
,
Ā Dental insurance
,
Ā Vision insurance
,
Ā 401k retirement plan
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Ā Paid time off
,
Ā Employee discounts
,
Ā Continuing education opportunities
Apply Now
The Medical Assistant position at Ochsner Health involves performing appointment scheduling and providing direct patient care within a clinic setting. The role is essential in assisting healthcare providers in delivering health care services and ensuring a positive experience for patients. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for various administrative and clinical tasks, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
Ā Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests, and family members.
,
Ā Ensure all patient required forms are completed and other paperwork/documents are gathered and accurate.
,
Ā Efficiently input patient/guarantor demographic and financial information; explain insurance benefits and collect co-pays, deductibles, and self-pay portions due.
,
Ā Perform vital signs and other screenings, obtaining height, weight, allergy and medication history and other assessments.
,
Ā Prepare patients for exams, explaining any procedures before they are performed and answering the patients' questions.
,
Ā Schedule and reschedule patient appointments by phone or in person, including transferring patients to the appropriate departments for scheduling and updating necessary information.
,
Ā Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and communication style.
,
Ā Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility.
Requirements
Ā High school diploma or equivalent required.
,
Ā Completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred.
,
Ā Related experience in a clinic or medical office setting preferred.
,
Ā Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
,
Ā Certification in Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM), Certification in Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA), or Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
,
Ā Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
,
Ā Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
,
Ā Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
Ā Certification in Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM)
,
Ā Certification in Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)
,
Ā Certification as a Medical Assistant or other medical specialty-based certification.
Benefits
Ā Health insurance
,
Ā Dental insurance
,
Ā Vision insurance
,
Ā 401k retirement plan
,
Ā Paid time off
,
Ā Employee discounts
,
Ā Continuing education opportunities
Apply Now