Medical Assistant - PRN

Community Care Partners • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations, records vital signs and medical histories, and provides treatment as applicable. The role supports clinical procedures, laboratory testing, patient education, appointment scheduling, documentation, and day-to-day clinic operations while collaborating with the care team to ensure seamless patient care. This is a PRN position. Pay is based on experience and skills and falls within an established range.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Current Medical Assistant certification through one of the following programs: RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, or AMCA.
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, record vital signs and history, and provide treatment as applicable.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms; select, set up, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under provider orders.
• Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens; perform routine in-house testing procedures; analyze and prepare specimens for testing; log results; and perform lab call-backs.
• Document basic patient care and procedures using appropriate forms and electronic medical records.
• Schedule patients for tests and initial and follow-up appointments, if applicable in the care setting.
• Instruct patients and families regarding treatment and medication instructions.
• Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that support cross-functional teamwork and seamless patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform opening and closing clinic duties and patient call-backs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Healthcare benefits including health (with free care at Community Care Partners), dental, vision, life, and disability
• Annual salary increases on the employee’s anniversary date
• Pay advances through Dayforce Wallet
• Annual credit for branded work apparel
• GreatWork Perks with discounts on travel, entertainment, and more

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED