44 medical assistant jobs found in Lake Charles, LA

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record. Records any other department specific information in patient chart. Adheres to all government documentation...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. SUPERVISION : Reports directly to Office Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record. Records any other department specific information in patient chart. Adheres to all government documentation requirements. Records...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. SUPERVISION : Reports directly to Office Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record. Records any other department specific information in patient chart. Adheres to all government documentation requirements. Records...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider.  This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services.  The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines.  SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record.  Records any other department specific information in patient chart.  Adheres to all government documentation...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record. Records any other department specific information in patient chart. Adheres to all government documentation...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record. Records any other department specific information in patient chart. Adheres to all government documentation...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider.  This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services.  The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines.  SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record.  Records any other department specific information in patient chart.  Adheres to all government documentation...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The MA is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive direct care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record. Records any other department specific information in patient chart. Adheres to all government documentation...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the supervision of a RN, provides close observation of patients. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Communicates with nursing staff regarding any changes to patient's activity or behavior. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Obtains verbal report from the patient's nurse to include information regarding the patient's identified needs such as diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers. Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Does not leave the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse. Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients, families and other health care members. May not transfer patient for testing and procedures off the unit but must accompany and remain within arm's length of...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The General Lab Women’s Phlebotomist collects clinical laboratory samples to be tested in the clinical laboratory. The General Lab Women’s Phlebotomist will collect blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, urine samples, and other specialty collections.  SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Uses Mobile devices according to policy. Use and maintain Mobile devices and Spectralink phones according to policy. Utilizes departmental communication platforms. Meets blood culture contamination rate of < 1.0%, if applicable campus/area. Utilize blood diversion devices. Meets rejected specimen rate of < 2%, if applicable campus/area. Utilizes proper hand washing. Assists clerks with receiving specimens, answering the phone and other duties when available. Meets established turnaround times for STAT, In AM, Timed, and routine orders....

Occupation Health Supervisor DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Employee Health Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the Employee Health Program to promote the health, safety, and well-being of employees. This role oversees employee health services, occupational health surveillance, immunization programs, annual influenza compliance, respiratory protection and fit testing, regulatory compliance, infection prevention collaboration, and wellness initiatives. The Employee Health Supervisor ensures compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards while fostering a healthy and safe work environment. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Supervise the daily operations of the Occupational Health department. Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for Occupational Health staff. Develop, implement, and maintain employee health policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices. Coordinate pre-employment, annual, and...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The patient access specialist performs administrative duties including, but not limited to: referrals, maintain provider schedules, prior authorizations for procedures/tests/medications, schedule outside procedures/testing, and performs related processing duties for all patients being served by respective clinic. Duties are performed in the EMR system as appropriate. The patient access specialist is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clerical duties. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Practice Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Knowledge of CPT coding and Medical Necessity of testing. Ensures criteria met prior to scheduling testing and/or procedures, including surgery. Greets each patient warmly and cheerfully. Knowledgeable about insurance processing and able to explain deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments, and how processing occurs. Handles incoming referrals. Answers phone with correct...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions. Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity). Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff. Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake. Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks. Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions. Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity). Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff. Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake. Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks. Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Performs related processing duties for all patients being served by the hospital. As a member of the Radiation Oncology team the Patient Access Specialist is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clerical duties. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Radiation Oncology RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Employee documents and forwards applicable information to facility or in office. Employee familiar with different insurance companies and their requirements in terms of precertification and authorization for surgery, testing, and procedures. Verifies patient information is correct, demographics and insurance coverage. If changes are required, changes the information into the Practice Management system. Checks in the patient in the Practice Management system. 3 days prior to appointment, confirmation calls should be made to the patient. Patient should be called daily until patient or family...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The patient access specialist performs administrative duties including, but not limited to: referrals, maintain provider schedules, prior authorizations for procedures/tests/medications, schedule outside procedures/testing, and performs related processing duties for all patients being served by respective clinic. Duties are performed in the EMR system as appropriate. The patient access specialist is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clerical duties. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Practice Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Knowledge of CPT coding and Medical Necessity of testing. Ensures criteria met prior to scheduling testing and/or procedures, including surgery. Greets each patient warmly and cheerfully. Knowledgeable about insurance processing and able to explain deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments, and how processing occurs. Handles incoming referrals. Answers phone with correct...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Laboratory Section Leader directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in performing tests in Hematology, Chemistry, Send outs, Blood Bank and Microbiology. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ensures staff has knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to complete job responsibilities. Evaluates staff for competency. Schedules staff ensuring adequate coverage. Monitors equipment maintenance, including service contracts to ensure routine and preventative maintenance is done according to schedule. Assists Laboratory Director in maintaining 100% productivity. Controls overtime in section. Controls cost as related to section needs. Assists Laboratory Director in maintaining budgets. Participates in CAP proficiency testing program and attains acceptable proficiency results. Participates in various hospital committees. Reviews test results to ensure...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The patient access specialist performs administrative duties including, but not limited to: referrals, maintain provider schedules, prior authorizations for procedures/tests/medications, schedule outside procedures/testing, and performs related processing duties for all patients being served by respective clinic. Duties are performed in the EMR system as appropriate. The patient access specialist is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clerical duties. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Practice Manager RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Knowledge of CPT coding and Medical Necessity of testing. Ensures criteria met prior to scheduling testing and/or procedures, including surgery. Greets each patient warmly and cheerfully. Knowledgeable about insurance processing and able to explain deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments, and how processing occurs. Handles incoming referrals. Answers phone with correct...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Activities Therapy Assistant conducts group activities that are therapeutic and focused on patient needs . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Activities Therapy Coordinator RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Interviews patients, their families, & others to obtain leisure & developmental histories. Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas. When appropriate, obtains information from family members about patient in regard to past response to treatment or problem areas in work, custody, school, & leisure activities; reports significant information & recommendations to treatment team members. When appropriate, liaison with local community agencies to develop appropriate interventions based on patient needs. Participates in the patients' treatment planning & documents case records. Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Psychiatric Case Manager supervises day to day functions of the department and staff. The manager actively seeks areas for department to improve (i.e - reduction in denials) &/ or be more efficient. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Psychiatric Services RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares information for notification letters for providers and employees. Performs utilization review in accordance with all state mandated regulations. Maintains compliance with regulation changes affecting utilization management. Performs continuing review on medical records and identification and need of on-going hospitalization. Reviews patients' records and evaluates patient progress. Obtains and reviews necessary medical reports and subsequent treatment plan requests to conduct review. Reviews and validates physician's orders, reports progress and unusual occurrences on patients. Receives & processes requests for...