Medical Assistant - Lane Family
Lane Regional Medical Center
Full-time
On-site
Zachary, Louisiana, United States
Medical Assistant
- Performs initial assessment of patients to include obtaining and documenting weight, temperature, pulse and other vital signs.
- Obtains and documents brief nature of current complaint and symptoms.
- Maintains smooth patient flow by preparing clinic rooms in advance and keeps both physician and patient informed of pertinent information regarding visit.
- Administers injections and medications as ordered and supervised by the physician.
- Assists the physician with minor surgical procedures and specific examinations as needed.
- Performs laboratory procedures as directed by the physician and documents results in patient chart.
- Files medical reports and other data in patient chart after review by the physician.
- Conducts telephone follow-up with patients, HMO agencies, home health services, insurance companies, hospitals, pharmacies and other physicians for collection and transfer of information.
- Assists Office Management and front office personnel in other duties to ensure a smooth patient/work flow.
- Performs patient education and instructions as directed the by physician.