Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant - Minden Physician Practices

mindenmedicalcenter; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement

HSA

FSA

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Minden Medical Center is seeking a well-organized LPN/ Medical Assistant for the Minden Primary Care location. You will support providers and ensure smooth patient flow across MPP clinics.

The role involves rooming, vitals, basic testing, documentation in Athena EHR, and coordinating care with the team. 7am–7pm Fridays with weekly float to other MMC clinics; benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement, HSA/FSA, PTO.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana LPN license or Medical Assistant certification.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Physician office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, and preparing exam spaces.
• Assisting with procedures and administering care within scope.
• Performing basic clinical testing and documenting in Athena EHR.
• Coordinating messages, orders, and follow-up communication with patients and the care team.
• Using standard clinical and office equipment safely and accurately.

Skills

Vital signs

Rooming patients

Athena EHR documentation

Care coordination

Education

Louisiana LPN license

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

Position Summary

Minden Medical Center is seeking a well-organized, energetic LPN/ Medical Assistant at our Minden Primary Care location. This role exists to help deliver smooth, timely patient care and strong provider support across MPP locations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, and preparing exam spaces
• Assisting with procedures and administering care within scope
• Performing basic clinical testing (e.g., spirometry, glucose checks) and documenting in Athena EHR
• Coordinating messages, orders, and follow-up communication with patients and the care team
• Using standard clinical and office equipment safely and accurately

Required qualifications:

• Current Louisiana LPN license or Medical Assistant certification
• Physician office experience preferred
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire

How Your Week Flows

As an LPN/ Medical Assistant, your week has a clear rhythm: you’ll work a 7am–7pm shift every Friday at MMC of Haughton Clinic, then float to other MPP clinics the rest of the week. You’ll start by getting oriented to the day’s patient flow, connect with the provider team on priorities, and move steadily through appointments while keeping documentation current in Athena. Between patient visits, you’ll coordinate quick handoffs, respond to time-sensitive needs, and help keep rooms stocked and ready so schedules stay on track from morning to evening.

Your Total Rewards

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement savings through a 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• A competitive salary rounds out the package