Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Position Overview

This position is to serve patients by providing pre-operative surgery instructions, retrieving blood specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing and performing EKGs and other screening procedures. The medical assistant works in collaboration with nursing colleagues and other personnel to prepare patients and records for procedures to be performed at Specialists Hospital Shreveport. This position is Monday through Friday day shift in our Pre-Admissions department.

Essential Job Functions

Registers patients for lab work and verifies accuracy of personal and insurance information

Input all updated patient information into patient profile and lab account

Prepares patient charts

Admit and discharge each lab account

Maintains confidentiality of all observed or acquired information regarding the patient, the patient's history, surgical procedure and perioperative experience

Greeting patients reporting for pre-operative lab work.

Data entry of physician lab orders

Performs routine tests as ordered by medical professionals.

Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient

Collect blood samples from patients

Practice proper patient identification

Label vials with patient names, dates and other required information

Perform 12-lead EKG

Perform nasal swab tests such as MRSA and/or rapid Covid

Provide pre-op surgical instructions to surgery patients

Perform patient pre-surgery education related to medication holding as per surgeon/physician orders

Centrifuge blood samples

Prepare lab specimens for batching and transport

Batch & receive labs through computerized interface.

Transport specimens to Laboratory from PACU/Inpatient Unit

Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status

Be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients

Cleans and restocks department lab areas.

Keep your lab room clean and well maintained at all times

Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment

Perform basic office duties such as making copies and stapling information packets

Call patients for basic chart information such as medication lists

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience.

Medical assistant certification/license is required.

Solid computer skills with EMR system

Medical terminology knowledge is a must

Experience is preferred but not required.

Physically able to perform CPR.

Able to maintain extensive standing and bending

Able to lift a minimum of 15# of equipment.

Use of sanitation practices in healthcare setting

Follow infectious materials procedures

Benefits:

Seven paid holidays

Sick and vacation after waiting period

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

401k with employer contribution

Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.