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Medical Assistant (Emergency Department)Louisiana Staffing • Independence, LA, US
Medical Assistant (Emergency Department)

Medical Assistant (Emergency Department)

Louisiana Staffing • Independence, LA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Assistant (Emergency Department)

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board-certified physicians. This position performs sub-professional clinical and administrative support functions at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in the Emergency Department.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Two years of experience in administrative services in a healthcare setting; OR
  • Two years of experience or training in patient care; OR
  • An associate's degree or certificate in a medical assistant training program.

Job Specification :

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties and Other Information :

  • Obtain and record patients' vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, head circumference, height, and weight) and observe / report changes in physical or mental condition.
  • Prepare patients for examinations, assist with medical histories, and support practitioners during treatments, examinations, and procedures.
  • Perform EKGs, collect lab samples, monitor cardiac rhythms, and document / report results as directed.
  • Change dressings, monitor food intake and elimination, and assist with catheterization or other basic treatments under a registered nurse's direction.
  • Provide constant visual monitoring and behavioral intervention for patients in crisis, including restraining when necessary to maintain safety.
  • Maintain and update patient records, schedule appointments, arrange lab / hospital services, and assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
  • Maintain medical supply inventory, prepare requisitions, and perform light housekeeping or equipment sterilization as needed.
  • Train and instruct lower-level staff, attend required training, and ensure compliance with hospital standards and safety requirements.
  • Position-Specific Details :

  • Appointment Type : Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
  • Work Location : This Medical Assistant position is located in the Emergency Department.
  • Work Hours : Shift will be determined by Manager / Supervisor.
  • The incumbent shall possess and maintain a valid BLS certification. Attend and pass an ECG course annually.
  • How To Apply :

    No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

  • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
  • Contact Information :

    For more information about this vacancy please contact : Sycondria Brumfield, HR Analyst C Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources 985-878-1385 sbrum5@lsuhsc.edu

    State of Louisiana offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

    Insurance Coverage

    More information can be found at https : / / info.groupbenefits.org /

    Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave

    More information can be found at https : / / www.civilservice.louisiana.gov / Parental-Leave / Default.aspx

    Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Mardi Gras
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
  • State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

    Retirement

    State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) :

  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org)
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net)
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