Medical Assistant

Job Summary: Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Clinic RN. Interviews patients, measures vital signs and records information on patients' charts, Able to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

What You'll Do:

• Prepares patient to be seen by the physician
• Measures vital signs including, but not limited to; height, weight, pulse, resp, blood pressure, and urine and blood glucose checks.
• Performs Vision Test, Audiometer Test, HgB AIC, Lead Test and Capillary Glucose as instructed.
• Knowledge of the EMR and their functions
• Documents patient history, current medications, labs in the electronic medical record (EMR) and pertinent information.
• Maintains clean examination and treatment areas
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment
• Maintains daily logs
• Selects correct medication and syringe, draws up meds and administers injection accurately and safely (subcutaneous)
• Selects correct medication and syringe, draws up meds and administers injection accurately and safely (intramuscular)
• Performs Venipuncture and process specimens accurately
• Demonstrates proper phone etiquette, identifies oneself properly. Is polite, helpful and professional.
• Other duties as assigned.

Perks!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA, HSA
• Indemnity Plans
• 401k Matching
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid STD & LTD
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Employee Referral Bonus
• EAP
• Teladoc and sooo much more!

What You'll Bring:

• Must have a high school diploma and medical assistant certification in good standing.
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field of geriatrics.
• At least one year experience with geriatrics preferred.

Schedule:

• Weekly

The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer At the CCANO , we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The CCANO expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of CCANO employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. The CCANO complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCANO has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.