Medical Assistant

SouthStar Urgent Care • Opelousas, LA

10d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations, records vital signs and medical history, and provides treatment as applicable. The role supports providers and the care team by preparing and maintaining examination and treatment rooms, supplies, and equipment; assisting with procedures and wound care; collecting and processing laboratory specimens; documenting patient care; and helping coordinate appointments and follow-up. The Medical Assistant also provides patients and families with treatment and medication instructions and performs clinic opening and closing duties and patient callbacks.

Community Care Partners describes its workplace as supportive and patient-focused, with an emphasis on team culture and employee growth. Compensation is based on experience and skills within an established range.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current Medical Assistant certification is preferred; listed programs include RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, and AMCA.
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Current Medical Assistant certification through 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 providers’ orders.
• Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens; conduct routine in-house testing procedures, analyze and prepare specimens for testing, log results, and perform laboratory 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 family members regarding treatment and medication instructions.
• Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that support cross-functional teamwork and seamless patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform clinic opening and closing duties and patient call-backs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED