Medical Assistant – Rheumatology

THE BATON ROUGE CLINIC AMC -
Baton Rouge, LA

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Job Details

Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Writing skills
Clinic experience

Full Job Description

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to provide quality nursing care services to the patients of our Clinic and the physicians providing their care. In these positions, the nurse will be responsible for scheduling, injections, pre-certifications, procedures, referrals, Rx call-ins, and phone triage.

Medical Specialty:

Rheumatology

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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 adult and pediatric 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 - Perkins
7373 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Department

Nursing

Class

Full-Time

Basic Skills Required

Must have at least 1-year experience in a clinical setting, (Rheumatology preferred)
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

Job Requirements

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

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.

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