Medical Assistant

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Shreveport, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Certified Medical Assistant, Healthcare, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Office, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Nursing, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Procedure Development
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Willis Knighton Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant forthe Orthopedic Clinic on theBossier campus. The Medical Assistant will provide nursing care to patients in the physician offices under the supervision of the clinical physician.The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: assessing the health status of patients and collaborating with the nursing staff and physicians to establish care procedures; contributing to the planning of appropriate nursing interventions; medication administration for oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal; assist patients with activities of daily living; document patient assessment;communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition to other members of the health care team; and provides information to patient/family regarding disease process or diagnostic procedures. A Louisiana license is a requirement for this position and previousorthopedic experienceis preferred. The applicant selected for this position will be required to attend ahospital-wide orientation as well as a department orientation upon hire. If youare a good fit for this position, please submit your application here for review.

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Willis Knighton Medical Center