Medical Assistant

Community-Care-Partners-; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare benefits including health (

dental

vision

life

disability

Annual salary increases on anniversary

Pay advances through Dayforce Wallet

Annual clothing allowance

GreatWork Perks with discounts

Job summary

Community Care Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our patient-focused team. You will prepare patients for examination, record vital signs, assist with procedures, and maintain exam rooms and supplies.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, injections under provider orders, handling EMR documentation, scheduling, and patient education. Eligibility requires high school diploma and current Medical Assistant certification/licensure; BLS required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification and BLS required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms, maintain supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and administer injections under providers orders.
• Collect blood and other specimens; manage lab testing and results.
• Document care in EMR and schedule tests/appointments.
• Instruct patients on treatment and medications; assist cross-functional team.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Injections

Phlebotomy

EMR documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant – Putting the Personal Care in Healthcare!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

Join a supportive team that values your skills, growth, and a healthy team culture. We foster a positive patient-focused environment where you can thrive.

Benefits of working with our company include:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Healthcare benefits including health (with FREE care at Community Care Partners), dental, vision, life, and disability
• Annual salary increases on your anniversary date
• Pay advances through Dayforce Wallet
• Annual credit for branded work apparel
• GreatWork Perks with discounts on travel, entertainment, and more

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examination, records vital signs and history, and provides treatment as applicable
• Prepares exam/treatment rooms; select, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures
• Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under providers orders
• Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens through routine in-house testing procedures, and analyze and prepare for testing, log results, and perform lab call-backs
• Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records
• Schedule patients for tests, initial, and follow-up appointments if applicable in care setting
• Instructs patients and family regarding treatment and medication instructions
• Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional team actions to ensure seamless patient care
• Phlebotomy
• Perform opening/closing clinic duties and patient call backs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Certificate/License: Current Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following programs is preferred (RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, AMCA). Current BLS certification is required.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred

Compensation: Pay is based on experience, skills and falls within an established range.

Community Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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