Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Cardiology, Certified Medical Assistant, Healthcare, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Office, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Procedure Development
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Willis Knighton Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Cardiology Clinic on the WKMC campus.
The Medical Assistant will provide nursing care to patients in the physicians offices under the supervision of the clinic physician.
The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Assess the health status of patients and collaborate with the nursing staff and physician to establish care procedures
Contribute to the planning of appropriate nursing interventions
Medication administration for oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal
Assist patients with activities of daily living
Document patient assessment
Communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition to other members of the health care team
Provide information to patient/family regarding disease process or diagnostic procedures
The primary role will be phlebotomy. Specimen collections and clerical duties.
A Louisiana State license for Phlebotomy is a requirement for this position and previous cardiac experience is preferred.
The applicant selected for this position will be required to attend a hospital-wide orientation as well as a department orientation upon hire.
If you are a fit for this position, please submit your application here for review.