LPN Medical Assistant - EKGs, EMR & Patient Care

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a healthcare professional to support physicians and nurse practitioners in delivering compassionate care.

The role includes handling patient calls, basic testing such as EKGs, and point-of-care CLIA-waived testing; Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, 40 hours weekly. Ideal candidates hold an LPN license or Medical Assistant certification, with CPT/ICD-10 coding knowledge and current BLS.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 Coding.
• Current BLS certification.
• ILCOR-certified courses with manikin check-off.
• Must maintain confidentiality and work independently with limited supervision.
• BLS certification kept current.
• LPN license required.
• Medical Assistant program certification or equivalent; 3+ years in a physician office setting preferred.

Skills

CPT & ICD-10 Coding

BLS Certification

Confidentiality & Professionalism

Independence & Composure

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Licensed Medical Assistant Program Certification or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a healthcare professional to support physicians and nurse practitioners in delivering compassionate care.

The role includes handling patient calls, basic testing such as EKGs, and point-of-care CLIA-waived testing; Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, 40 hours weekly. Ideal candidates hold an LPN license or Medical Assistant certification, with CPT/ICD-10 coding knowledge and current BLS.