Medical Assistant - Pediatric Primary Care at Denham Springs

• The Medical Assistant 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 be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients 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.
• Assists with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic.
• Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.

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• 1,747 Licensed Beds >
• 65,322 Discharges >
• 44,592 OR Procedures >
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• 331,360 Inpatient Days >
• 1,915 Active Medical Staff >
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