Medical Assistant 1 - Denham Springs Clinic

The Medical Assistant 1 assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, obtains vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients, give injections and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May triage phone calls, "call-in" non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction and frequently communications with patients and their families.  Works under close supervision of the physician, nurse practitioners and clinic manager.

• Experience - Completion of a medical assistant program
• BLS Certification 
• VFC experience helpful as well as pediatric and adult experience.
• Education - High School diploma or equivalent
• Special Skills - Computer literate; skilled in use of Microsoft outlook, electronic health records and other software programs.