Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin Support

Iberia Comprehensive Community; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for its Abbeville, LA location. The CMA will perform clinical and administrative duties, including venipunctures, lab tasks, prior authorizations, and referrals, while maintaining EMR proficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or MA program completion, Louisiana MA licensure, and at least six months of medical office experience.

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.
• Basic knowledge of nursing processes, biology and chemistry; familiarity with anatomy and physiology; knowledge of medical procedures and pharmacology drugs.

Responsibilities

• Render safe nursing care under supervision; perform venipunctures, urinalysis, CBGs and assist in the lab as needed.
• Respond to requests from attorneys, physicians, insurance companies for copies of medical records and referrals; manage community care referrals and ER requests.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

EMR proficiency

Medical knowledge basics

Education

High School Graduate

Graduate of state approved Medical Assistant school

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for its Abbeville, LA location. The CMA will perform clinical and administrative duties, including venipunctures, lab tasks, prior authorizations, and referrals, while maintaining EMR proficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or MA program completion, Louisiana MA licensure, and at least six months of medical office experience.