PRN Certified Medical Assistant

David Raines Community Health Centers•Haynesville, LA

About The Position

David Raines Community Health Centers is seeking a PRN Certified Medical Assistant to support providers, including physicians and nurse practitioners, in delivering patient care. The position works on an as-needed basis and rotates among DRCHC clinic sites as needed. The CMA assists with primary health care and patient care management, takes vital signs, discusses and documents patient health concerns and histories, performs medical testing, and administers vaccinations and medications. The role also includes selected clinical and administrative duties, preparing patients and equipment for examinations or treatment, maintaining supplies and equipment (including sterilization), and maintaining patient records according to DRCHC policies and procedures. The CMA may assist providers and other clinical staff with care functions and is expected to assist patients and visitors promptly and courteously in person, by phone, or electronically. The position requires graduation from an accredited medical assistant program and current CMA certification, along with BLS certification from the American Heart Association. A high school diploma or equivalent is also listed. Experience with electronic health records is required; NextGen or a similar system is preferred. DRCHC offers 10 paid holidays each year, paid time off, extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options, and continuing education days. Benefit eligibility depends on position and job classification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Basic familiarity with routine medical protocols and terminology.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a healthcare team.
Experience with electronic health records.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NextGen or a similar electronic health record system.

Responsibilities

Assist in delivering primary health care and managing patient care.
Measure vital signs and discuss and document patients’ health concerns and histories.
Perform medical testing and administer vaccinations and medications needed for patient care.
Perform selected clinical and administrative duties, including preparing patients and equipment for examinations or treatment.
Maintain patient-care inventory, supplies, and treatment equipment, including sterilization.
Maintain or update patient files, records, and other information professionally and in accordance with DRCHC policies and procedures.
Assist providers and other clinical staff with clinical care functions as needed.
Assist patients and visitors promptly and courteously in person, by phone, or electronically.
Rotate among DRCHC clinic sites as needed.
Perform other related duties as required or necessary.