Medical Assistant - St. Gabriel

MDB Health Services • St. Gabriel, LA

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About The Position

Certified Medical Assistants at MDB will:
Greet and prepare patients, take medical histories, and escort them to exam rooms
Obtain vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and update records
Collect specimens (blood, urine, swabs) and properly label them
Assist clinicians during exams and procedures—e.g., vaccines, blood draws, EKGs
Clean and stock exam rooms, maintain inventory and equipment
Educate patients and families on medications, preventive care, and self-management
Perform administrative tasks: scheduling, billing support, phone triage, and maintaining paperwork
Ensure patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NCMA) from an accredited program
• At least 1 year clinical experience preferred—primary care or rural clinic experience is a plus
• Proficient in vital signs, injections, phlebotomy and basic procedures
• Strong communication, empathy, and customer-service skills
• Comfortable with EHR systems (scheduling, documentation

Nice To Haves

• primary care or rural clinic experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients, take medical histories, and escort them to exam rooms
• Obtain vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and update records
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, swabs) and properly label them
• Assist clinicians during exams and procedures—e.g., vaccines, blood draws, EKGs
• Clean and stock exam rooms, maintain inventory and equipment
• Educate patients and families on medications, preventive care, and self-management
• Perform administrative tasks: scheduling, billing support, phone triage, and maintaining paperwork
• Ensure patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with full benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement)
• Monday–Friday schedule—no nights, weekends, or call duties
• Supportive team culture and modern EMR systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees