Medical Assistant

SouthStar Urgent Care • Monroe, LA

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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 and maintaining examination and treatment rooms, assisting with procedures, collecting and processing laboratory specimens, documenting care, scheduling appointments, and educating patients and families. The Medical Assistant also performs clinic opening and closing duties, patient callbacks, and other assigned 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; perform routine in-house testing procedures; analyze and prepare specimens for testing; log results; and perform lab callbacks.
• 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 callbacks.
• 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 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
• Education Level: High school or GED