CNA - Medical Care

divh2Certified Medical Assistant/h2pIberia Comprehensive Community Health Center (ICCHC) and its satellite health centers are the leading providers of primary health care services in the communities we serve, including individuals who are both insured and uninsured. ICCHC provides multi-disciplinary, comprehensive health care services, including medical care. Our medical department provides a full array of medical care including, but not limited to womens health exams, mens health exams, diabetes care, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, chronic conditions, laboratory services, physical examinations, and referrals for specialty care./ppICCHC is currently seeking a full time Certified Medical Assistant for its New Iberia, LA location./ppThis position will handle critical administrative tasks, including prior authorizations, referrals, reviewing patient messages, prescription refills, and more. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems./ppUnder the general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and Medical Director, the Certified Medical Assistant renders safe nursing care to patients. The Medical Assistant performs venipunctures, urinalysis, CBGs and assist in the lab as needed in addition to standard Medical Assistant duties. The CMA must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, education, safety and related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population. ppThis position exists to support timely and accurate assembly and analysis of Medical Records. The Medical Assistant will be primarily responsible for responding to requests from attorneys, physicians, insurance companies for copies of the medical record. The Medical Assistant is responsible for responding to Community Care referrals, request from emergency room and other physicians./ppHigh School Graduate. Graduate of state approved Medical Assistant school. Current license as a Medical Assistant in the State of Louisiana. Six months previous medical office experience required. The CMA should possess basic knowledge of nursing processes and principles, biology and chemistry and basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The CMA should possess thorough knowledge of medical procedures and pharmacology drugs./