Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Clinic
Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942,
but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal,
lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every
record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated
employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with
patients every day or support those who do, you are making a
difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner
Health and discover your future today! This job provides
individualized, medical care of assigned patients in person,
electronically and via telephone, as needed, under the supervision
of a licensed health care provider. Assists in the delivery of
health care services to patients of diverse backgrounds and age and
must be able to maintain positive relationships with patients and
their families. Works effectively with fellow employees to ensure
the efficient flow of patients throughout their visit, providing
support to them as well as to the attending Physician. Communicates
via phone to ensure patient needs are met timely and accurately.
Accesses company's data systems to document pertinent medical
information. $3k sign on bonus- available to external applicants.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This
job description is a summary of the primary duties and
responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be
a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and
responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's
discretion.
Education Required -High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred
-Completion of a formal medical assistant training program. Work
Experience Required -Experience working with and maintaining
confidential information including experience working in a
fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Certifications
Required -Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart
Association Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability
status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,
and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or
more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are
in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight
lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light
Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant
degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but
entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3)
when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing
the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the
weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress
and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an
industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker
even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Mechanical
lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be
utilized. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood,
body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where
patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with
specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational
risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the
incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be
occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or
hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,
storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or
disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may
increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you
ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not
consider an individual an applicant until they have formally
applied to the open position on this careers website. Individuals
who reside in and will work from the following areas are not
eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California,
Washington, New York, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors
to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to
contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you
need an accommodation to complete the application process, please
contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select
option 1) or. This contact information is for accommodation
requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of
applications. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity
and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles
of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is
free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion,
pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin,
ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age,
veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital
status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation,
unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to
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