Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Office Support

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Health System invites applications for a Medical Assistant at Collins Family Clinic in Opelousas, LA. This regular full-time role supports ambulatory care by greeting patients, recording histories, taking vital signs, and assisting with in-office testing and injections.

CMA certification and CPR preferred; one year MA clinic experience is preferred. Responsibilities include maintaining exam rooms, handling specimens, coordinating referrals, and ensuring accurate charting and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, Vocational/Technical degree as Medical Assistant or Related field required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required. CPR preferred.
• At least 1 year experience as MA in a clinic/office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients and determines their needs.
• Interviews patients and records medical history and condition.
• Obtains vital signs and provides routine care.
• Performs in-office testing such as EKG, HbA1c, lipids, glucose, urinalysis.
• Administers medications and injections; venipunctures.
• Maintains exam rooms and medical supplies; assists with referrals and chart preparation.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

Medical documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certification CMA

Tools

ECW

Job description

Opelousas General Health System invites applications for a Medical Assistant at Collins Family Clinic in Opelousas, LA. This regular full-time role supports ambulatory care by greeting patients, recording histories, taking vital signs, and assisting with in-office testing and injections.

CMA certification and CPR preferred; one year MA clinic experience is preferred. Responsibilities include maintaining exam rooms, handling specimens, coordinating referrals, and ensuring accurate charting and