Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Opelousas General; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General is seeking a Medical Assistant to welcome and triage patients, record medical histories, and perform routine care. The role includes vital signs, EKG, venipuncture, injections, wound care, and medication administration.

You will support coordination of procedures, tests, and referrals, while maintaining supplies and patient comfort. Experience in an outpatient clinic and CPR; CMA preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational/technical training as Medical Assistant or related field
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred; CPR preferred

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and records medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs (pulse, BP, temp, respiration).
• Performs routine patient care and monitors overall health.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including EKG; conducts in-office tests (HbA1c, Flu, Strep, Lipids, Glucose, Urinalysis).
• Performs venipunctures and administers medications; provides wound care and injections.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; logs samples and manages inventory.
• Follows physician orders, communicates with pharmacy and insurance for prior authorization.
• Schedules procedures/imaging and prepares charts and forms.
• Manages referrals and follows up on them; answers incoming calls and handles faxes.
• Provides reception support when needed and ensures safe, compliant clinic environment.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

Injections

Medical assisting

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Wound care

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

ECW

Job description

Opelousas General is seeking a Medical Assistant to welcome and triage patients, record medical histories, and perform routine care. The role includes vital signs, EKG, venipuncture, injections, wound care, and medication administration.

You will support coordination of procedures, tests, and referrals, while maintaining supplies and patient comfort. Experience in an outpatient clinic and CPR; CMA preferred.