Medical Assistant- Women's Pavilion

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Work Shift: Monday - Friday: 7:30a - 4:00p

Summary of the Job:

Responsible for assisting registered nurse with various duties which include communicating with patients, technologists, and physicians to provide breast care.  Manage result correspondence and schedule diagnostic exams, procedures, and biopsies. Responsible for proper documentation and understanding physician orders, communicating with physician offices and accuracy in data entry.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School graduate or GED required.  A minimum of two years of healthcare experience in applicable role is required.  Strong interpersonal communication skills and customer service skills are a must. Must have knowledge of computer skills and EMR programs for data entry.

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and others. Competent computer skills and ability to pass test required for Epic EMR access. Ability to multitask and work in fast paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and phone skills. Ability to utilize basic office equipment such as copier and fax machine.

Preferred Qualifications:  Medical Assistant Certification and completion of Medical Terminology Course preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.  Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:        

Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE

Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc), balancing, stooping, reaching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.