Posting number: LKMC224939MA_8.18.26
Department: Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center
Job classification: MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Posting type: Open
Categories: Nursing
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, head circumference, height and weight; record in patient's medical record as allowed by institutional policy.
Prepare patients for routine examinations, which include obtaining, assessing and recording vital signs.
Change dressings, monitor food intake and elimination, and assist with catheterization or other basic treatments under a registered nurse’s direction.
Maintain and update patient records, schedule appointments, arrange lab/hospital services, and assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Answer the telephone, greet patients, update and scan patient medical records, fill out transfer paperwork, handle correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services.
Train and instruct lower-level staff, attend required training, and ensure compliance with hospital standards and safety equirements.
Perform PAR level inventory and maintain stock.
Attend Educational In-Services, Mandatory Training and Annual Review as required by hospital policy and deemed necessary by supervisor.
Any and all other related duties as assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional.
Work Location: This Medical Assistant position is located in the Nursing Services 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:
Sonia Johnson, HR Analyst
Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources
985-878-1384
sjoh835@lsuhsc.edu
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