Medical Assistant Rheumatology (PT)

Medical Assistant Position

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

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

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.