Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Pro

Priority Health Care; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Priority Health Care is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team and provide clinical and administrative support to physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers with compassionate patient care.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, organized, adaptable, and detail oriented, greeting patients, supporting clinical operations, maintaining medical records, and upholding patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or as applicable
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
• Current CMA credential or equivalent certification preferred or required
• Current BLS certification preferred or required
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Previous clinical experience in physician practice or outpatient setting preferred
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems and standard office software preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and document vital signs
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures, educate patients on treatment plans
• Administer injections, immunizations, specimen collection, and basic wound care
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, coordinate referrals, and provide patient education
• Support clinicians during procedures and emergencies, maintain HIPAA compliance

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

EHR proficiency

Detail oriented

Compassionate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA program graduate

CMA credential / certification

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Office software

Job description

Priority Health Care is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team and provide clinical and administrative support to physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers with compassionate patient care.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, organized, adaptable, and detail oriented, greeting patients, supporting clinical operations, maintaining medical records, and upholding patient confidentiality.