Clinical Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Intake

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Oaks Community Care Clinic in Hammond, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow and basic care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role emphasizes greeting patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, medication administration, and accurate documentation while upholding HIPAA and infection control.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, MA program completion or CMA certification, and a willingness to work Monday-Friday, 8-5.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; maintain BLS certification.
• Complete a Medical Assistant program or CMA certification eligibility.
• 3 years of MA experience in ambulatory clinic preferred.
• Enrollment in accredited Nursing program and first clinical rotation completed.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant credential preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Greet patients warmly and maintain a courteous demeanor.
• Perform MA functions: intake, discharge, telephone messaging, medication administration, result reporting, and assisting with in-office procedures.
• Verify patient identity and escort to screening area; document in record.
• Record patient weight, height and vital signs; ensure accurate charting.
• Coordinate in-office testing, phlebotomy/support as needed; follow protocol.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and infection control standards.

Conocimientos

Clinic experience

BLS certification

MA program eligibility

CMA credential eligibility

Ability to lift/move patients

Prolonged standing and walking

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Complete Medical Assistant program

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Enrollment in accredited Nursing program

Maintain BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

North Oaks Community Care Clinic in Hammond, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow and basic care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role emphasizes greeting patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, medication administration, and accurate documentation while upholding HIPAA and infection control.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, MA program completion or CMA certification, and a willingness to work Monday-Friday, 8-5.