FMOLHS·Bogalusa, Louisiana
The Medical Assistant supports physicians by interviewing patients, recording vital signs, and collecting laboratory specimens. They also manage patient flow, schedule appointments, and handle clinic communications and compliance needs.
The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Interviews patients, obtains vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis.
Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals.
May triage phone calls, "call-in" non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction and frequently communications with patients and their families.
Assists with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic.
Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.
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Our Lady of the Angels Hospital is part of FMOL Health. The health system was organized in 1984 to unite three existing hospitals in Louisiana which were already part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady's mission of extending the healthcare of Jesus Christ to those most in need. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the health system serves patients across the State of Louisiana through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems and currently employs over 10,000 individuals.
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital’s exceptional team members put their hearts and souls into serving the Washington Parish community all day, every day. They appreciate the trust that the community places in them, and they strive to continually offer enhanced innovation and expanded access to quality healthcare, close to home.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and have completed a medical assistant program or possess one year of clinical experience. BLS certification and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and electronic health records are required.
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.
