Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Iberia Comprehensive Community; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Comprehensive Health Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for its Lafayette, LA location. This full-time role supports clinical and administrative tasks in a primary healthcare setting.

The CMA performs venipunctures, urinalysis, basic lab duties, vital signs, and medication administration under MD orders, while handling prior authorizations, referrals, and medical records with clear communication to patients and the care team.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Graduate of state approved Medical Assistant school.
• Current license as a Medical Assistant in the State of Louisiana.
• Six months previous medical office experience required.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and Medical Director, render safe nursing care to patients including venipunctures, urinalysis, CBGs and lab assistance as needed; vital signs and medication administration per MD orders; assist with referrals and call-backs as appropriate.
• Respond to requests for copies of medical records and handle Community Care referrals, ER and physician requests; ensure timely and accurate assembly and analysis of medical records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Graduate

Graduate of Medical Assistant school

Louisiana Medical Assistant license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Full-time Regular Lafayette, LA, US

ABOUT IBERIA COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER:

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center (ICCHC) and its satellite health centers are the leading providers of primary health care services in the communities we serve, including individuals who are both insured and uninsured. ICCHC provides multi-disciplinary, comprehensive health care services, including medical care. Our medical department provides a full array of medical care including, but not limited to women’s health exams, men’s health exams, diabetes care, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, chronic conditions, laboratory services, physical examinations, and referrals for specialty care.

ICCHC is currently seeking a full time Certified Medical Assistant for its Lafayette, LA location.

This position will handle critical administrative tasks, including prior authorizations, referrals, reviewing patient messages, prescription refills, and more. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and Medical Director, the Certified Medical Assistant renders safe nursing care to patients. The Medical Assistant performs venipunctures, urinalysis, CBG’s and assist in the lab as needed in addition to standard Medical Assistant duties. The CMA must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, education, safety and related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population. Duties also include taking vital signs, administering oral, IM, SC Meds per MD orders, sharing responsibilities for referrals, and call-backs when appropriate.
• This position exists to support timely and accurate assembly and analysis of Medical Records. The Medical Assistant will be primarily responsible for responding to requests from attorneys, physicians, insurance companies for copies of the medical record. The Medical Assistant is responsible for responding to Community Care referrals, request from emergency room and other physicians.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION:

High School Graduate. Graduate of state approved Medical Assistant school. Current license as a Medical Assistant in the State of Louisiana.

• TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Six months previous medical office experience required.

• JOB KNOWLEDGE:

The CMA should possess basic knowledge of nursing processes and principles, biology and chemistry and basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The CMA should possess thorough knowledge of medical procedures and pharmacology drugs.