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Medical Assistant - Opelousas Orthopedic Clinic

Opelousas General Health System • Opelousas, LA, US • published 2026-11-06 00:59:38.714252

Description

Responsible for receiving patients, determines their needs and directs them accordingly. Performs optimal ambulatory health care to patients; stocks and maintains exam rooms and nurse’s stations. **Essential Duties \& Responsibilities:** * Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs. * Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition. * Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. * Provides routine care for patients. * Observes patient's health. * Reviews medical charts. * Communicates with patients and their families. * Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG. * Performs in office testing such as but not limited to: Hb A1c, Flu, Strep, Lipids, Glucose, Urinalysis. * Performs venipunctures. * Prepares specimens for lab courier; calls courier for pick up. * Administers medications. * Provides wound care. * Prepares and administers injections. * Assists with patient comfort. * Maintains medical supplies inventory and performs preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating. * Logs incoming/outgoing sample medications; saving incoming in designated area. * Counsel ...

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