Medical Assistant

SouthStar Urgent Care • Youngsville, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a supportive team that values your skills, growth, and a healthy team culture. We foster a positive patient-focused environment where you can thrive. This role is about putting personal care in healthcare.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following programs is preferred (RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, AMCA)
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, records vital signs and history, and provides treatment as applicable
• Prepares exam/treatment rooms; select, setup, 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 through routine in-house testing procedures, and analyze and prepare for testing, log results, and perform lab call-backs
• Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records
• Schedule patients for tests, initial, and follow-up appointments if applicable in care setting
• Instructs patients and family regarding treatment and medication instructions
• Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional team actions to ensure seamless patient care
• Phlebotomy
• Perform opening/closing clinic duties and patient call backs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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 your 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

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