Medical Assistant at Willis-Knighton Health System – Shreveport, Louisiana

Willis Knighton Health System is seeking a medical assistant to work in a fast-paced endocrinology clinic. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate a strong work ethic, critical thinking and organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility and dependability, possess excellent communication skills, have a solid knowledge of computers and have the initiative to work independently. We have an initiative to work independently. We have an atmosphere of teamwork that we expect to continue with all new hires as you work closely with physicians, managers, nursing, and clerical staff as an integral component assisting with the daily operations of our clinics. The medical assistant will assist with clerical and medical assisting duties. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, giving excellent customer service, filing data entry, the ability to administer medications, taking vital signs, answering/returning phone calls, refills and scheduling of tests and procedures as ordered. Hospital and departmental orientation will be provided upon completion of the hiring process, as well as training on our enterprise - wide practice management system, including health records. You will be required to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00pm.