Medical Assistant

SouthStar Urgent Care • Eunice, LA

20d

About The Position

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

Community Care Partners describes its workplace as a supportive, positive, patient-focused environment that values employee skills, growth, and team culture. Pay is based on experience and skills within an established range.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Current Medical Assistant certification through a program such as RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, or AMCA is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience is preferred.

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 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 laboratory callbacks.
• Document basic patient care and procedures using appropriate forms and electronic medical records.
• Schedule patients for tests and initial or follow-up appointments, if applicable in the care setting.
• Instruct patients and family members regarding treatment and medication instructions.
• Collaborate with the care team, take direction, and initiate actions that support cross-functional teamwork and seamless patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform clinic opening and closing duties and patient callbacks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Healthcare benefits, including health coverage with free care at Community Care Partners, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED