Medical Assistant – Outpatient PsychiatryVidrine Psychiatry, LLC – Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
About Vidrine Psychiatry
Vidrine Psychiatry is a growing outpatient psychiatric practice focused on compassionate, individualized, evidence-based mental health care. Our mission is to help patients heal, restore balance, and improve their quality of life through a holistic approach that incorporates medication management, psychotherapy, and patient-centered care.
We are seeking a Medical Assistant who is compassionate, dependable, organized, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals seeking mental health treatment.
Meet Frankie – Our Office Wellness Companion
Our office has a very special team member — Frankie, a 1½-year-old male Dachshund who is present in the office daily.
Frankie is friendly, loving, and enjoys greeting patients and staff. He is currently working toward animal-assisted therapy certification and is part of our commitment to creating a calm, welcoming, and therapeutic environment for our patients.
Applicants should be comfortable working in an office where a well-behaved dog is present daily. If you are a dog lover and appreciate the positive impact animals can have on emotional well-being, Frankie will quickly become your favorite coworker!
Medical Assistant Duties:
- Welcome and room psychiatric patients in a professional and compassionate manner.
- Obtain vital signs and update patient medical information.
- Review medications, allergies, pharmacy information, and health history.
- Assist with psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments.
- Perform urine drug screens for patients prescribed controlled substances according to office policies and provider orders.
- Document clinical information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Assist with medication refill requests and prior authorizations.
- Coordinate laboratory orders and communicate results as directed.
- Answer phone calls, assist patients with questions, and provide excellent customer service.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and clinical supplies.
- Support daily office operations in a fast-paced outpatient psychiatric setting.
Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA, CCMA, RMA, or equivalent).
- Previous healthcare experience preferred.
- Behavioral health, psychiatry, family medicine, or internal medicine experience is a plus.
- Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Professional demeanor with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small healthcare team.
The ideal candidate is:
- Compassionate and patient-focused
- Reliable and dependable
- Comfortable working with psychiatric patients
- Positive, professional, and adaptable
- Interested in being part of a supportive healthcare environment
- Comfortable having Frankie, our future therapy dog, as part of the workplace team
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Monday–Friday schedule (no nights or weekends)
- Supportive work environment
- Opportunity to grow with a developing psychiatric practice
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to [email protected], including a brief introduction explaining why you would be a great fit for Vidrine Psychiatry.
We look forward to welcoming the next member of our team — and Frankie looks forward to meeting you!
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
