Medical Assistant - Medicine Unit

State of Louisiana • Independence, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in the Medicine Unit. Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana, offering a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. This position performs sub-professional clinical and administrative support functions.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in administrative services in a healthcare setting; OR Two years of experience or training in patient care; OR An associate’s degree or certificate in a medical assistant training program.
• Must obtain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon appointment.
• Must complete an ECG course annually.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patients’ vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, head circumference, height, and weight) and observe/report changes in physical or mental condition.
• Prepare patients for examinations, assist with medical histories, and support practitioners during treatments, examinations, and procedures.
• Perform EKGs, collect lab samples, monitor cardiac rhythms, and document/report results as directed.
• Change dressings, monitor food intake and elimination, and assist with catheterization or other basic treatments under a registered nurse’s direction.
• Provide constant visual monitoring and behavioral intervention for patients in crisis, including restraining when necessary to maintain safety.
• Maintain and update patient records, schedule appointments, arrange lab/hospital services, and assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Maintain medical supply inventory, prepare requisitions, and perform light housekeeping or equipment sterilization as needed.
• Train and instruct lower-level staff, attend required training, and ensure compliance with hospital standards and safety requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree