Certified Medical Assistant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onJ W Faulk Elementary School, Louisiana Avenue, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 70501, United States
About Ochsner Health
We've made a lot of progress since opening our doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed: our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe 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.
About the Role
This position provides individualized medical care to assigned patients through in-person, electronic, and telephone interactions under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. You will assist in the delivery of health care services to patients of various backgrounds and ages, maintaining positive relationships with patients and their families.
Your day will involve working effectively with fellow employees to ensure the efficient flow of patients throughout their visit, providing support to both patients and attending physicians. You will communicate via phone to ensure patient needs are met timely and accurately, while accessing company data systems to document pertinent medical information. This role requires adapting your behavior to specific patient populations, respecting privacy, and communicating clearly at every stage of the patient care process.
Hiring Process & Application
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on our careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.
Remote Work Eligibility: Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work positions: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Accessibility & Accommodations: Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. 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 careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ochsner 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. We maintain and comply with our Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, ensuring patient and employee safety and privacy.
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Skills: Medical Assistant Certification, Basic Life Support, Clinical Knowledge, Patient Registration, Data Systems.
Education: High school diploma required; Completion of a formal medical assistant training program preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Certified Medical Assistant at Ochsner Clinic Foundation
What does a Certified Medical Assistant at Ochsner Clinic Foundation do?expand_more
In this Certified Medical Assistant at Ochsner Clinic Foundation role, you will communicate with patients and families to ensure needs are met timely and accurately; access data systems to document pertinent medical information and complete patient registration; maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, and credentials through professional development; and provide individualized medical care to patients in person, electronically, and via telephone.
What are the requirements for this Certified Medical Assistant role?expand_more
To qualify for the Certified Medical Assistant at Ochsner Clinic Foundation position, applicants should have: High school diploma; Medical Assistant Certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; Experience working with confidential information; Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision; and Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Where is the Certified Medical Assistant role at Ochsner Clinic Foundation located?expand_more
Certified Medical Assistant at Ochsner Clinic Foundation is based in J W Faulk Elementary School, Louisiana Avenue, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 70501, United States. This is a on-site role.