CMA & Medical Office

AppleOne Employment Services; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time, temp-to-hire role. You will support clinical and administrative tasks, help maintain patient flow, and document in electronic records.

The ideal candidate has CMA certification, 1–2 years of experience, strong communication and organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced healthcare setting. This position offers a stable work environment and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant credential required.
• 1–2 years of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Experience with vital signs, medical histories, injections, EKGs, specimen collection, and phlebotomy is helpful.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and basic clinic documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, document medical histories, and gather chief complaints.
• Assist providers with exams, treatments, minor procedures, injections, EKGs, specimen collection, and phlebotomy as assigned.
• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, stock supplies, and maintain infection control standards.
• Update electronic medical records, verify patient information, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Schedule appointments, manage patient flow, answer calls, and support patient follow-up communications.
• Process referrals, prior authorizations, prescription requests, check-in, check-out, and payment processing as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Front-office coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Job Summary

A healthcare services organization in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a dependable, patient-focused Medical Assistant who enjoys supporting both clinical and administrative operations in a busy healthcare setting. The Certified Medical Assistant will work closely with providers, patients, and clinic team members to help maintain efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and a positive care experience. This opportunity offers a professional work environment with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and the potential for long-term career growth through a temp-to-hire path. Candidates who are organized, compassionate, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing hands-on patient care with front-office support will be well positioned for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, document medical histories, and gather chief complaints.
• Assist providers with exams, treatments, minor procedures, injections, EKGs, specimen collection, and phlebotomy as assigned.
• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, stock supplies, and maintain infection control standards.
• Update electronic medical records, verify patient information, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Schedule appointments, manage patient flow, answer calls, and support patient follow-up communications.
• Process referrals, prior authorizations, prescription requests, check-in, check-out, and payment processing as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $15.00 to $16.00 per hour.
• Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Location: Shreveport, LA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support clinical patient care by rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting providers, and documenting patient information.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, instruments, and infection control procedures.
• Assist with front-office operations including scheduling, patient communication, referrals, and check-in or check-out support.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and help ensure a smooth, positive patient experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential required.
• 1 to 2 years of medical assistant experience preferred for this role.
• Experience with vital signs, medical histories, injections, EKGs, specimen collection, and phlebotomy is helpful.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and basic clinic documentation practices.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and patient service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinic, physician office, urgent care, or outpatient healthcare setting.
• Experience supporting both clinical and administrative medical office duties.
• Knowledge of referrals, prior authorizations, prescription requests, and patient follow-up processes.
• BLS certification is a plus if applicable to the clinical setting.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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