Medical Assistant

SouthStar Urgent Care • Minden, LA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports patient care in a positive, patient-focused clinical environment. The role prepares patients and examination rooms, assists providers with treatments and procedures, performs phlebotomy and routine laboratory work, documents care, and helps coordinate appointments and follow-up. The Medical Assistant also works collaboratively with the care team and performs clinic opening and closing duties.

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.
• 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 through routine in-house testing procedures; analyze and prepare specimens for testing, log results, and perform lab 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 with the 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 call-backs.
• 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
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

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