Medical Assistant - Previous Student Observer April 2026
LOUISIANA ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS LLC·Lafayette, Louisiana
LOUISIANA ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS LLC·Lafayette, Louisiana
Facilitates patient care by rooming patients, obtaining vitals, and assisting providers with clinical procedures and documentation. Maintains clinic exam rooms and manages patient records, prescriptions, and administrative forms.
Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider. Responsible for rooming patients, obtaining vitals, reviewing intake paperwork for completion, and preparing the patient for the visit. Assists patients in receiving the appropriate level of care, including scheduling patient appointments. Maintains exam room appearance. Rooms should be restocked at the end of each clinic day. Rooms and tables should be cleaned as needed during clinic and at the end of each day. Monitor biohazard and sharps containers and replace as needed. Assist the provider with preparing injections, removing dressings, preparing patient prescriptions and completing medical and patient forms (i.e. work release, FMLA etc). Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, practice managers, clinical staff and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers Prepares patient charts for clinic visits to include updating patient demographic Information and verifying information with the patient. Processes all requests for patient prescriptions in a timely manner. Chart all prescriptions in the patient chart to include drug, dose, number dispensed and refills. Forwards all incoming documents and patient records for physician signature prior to scanning into the patient chart. Prepares charts for clinic visits and prints clinic schedules. The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.
Education: High school diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program at an accredited school or institution and/or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred but not required. KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the health care field and orthopedics. Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding patient care in the clinics. Knowledge of back office skills to include injections, suture and staple removal, DME orders and Physical Therapy orders. Knowledge of patient confidentiality, state laws, HIPAA regulations and medical records procedures.
Skill in follow-up with patients and responding to inquiries in a timely manner. Skill and professionalism when interacting with providers, patients, family members and the public. Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families. Skill in problem-solving and time management.
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image as a LOS employee. Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated work assignments. Ability to demonstrate compassion when dealing with patients and family members.
Normal office environment. Some travel within the community.
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Some bending and stretching required. Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
The Access and Confidentiality Agreement must be read and signed. Healthcare Compliance Pro Training This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Market context
Support-services roles in Louisiana are often steady-demand positions in hospitals and care settings, especially when facilities need staff who can work safely around patients and clinical teams. These jobs are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with CNA credentials, BLS/CPI training, and prior hospital or telemetry experience. Before applying, confirm your certification status and note that the job requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time researching each posting.
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