Medical Assistant - Adult Dermatology - LSU Mid City

Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, obtains vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. May draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens or swabs for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May triage phone calls and call-in non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction, and communicates with patients and their families. Assists with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.