Medical Assistant

SouthStar; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare benefits

Dayforce Wallet pay advances

Apparel credit

Job summary

SouthStar in Louisiana is hiring a Medical Assistant to support a patient-centered healthcare team. You will prepare patients, record vital signs, and assist with procedures in a clinic setting.

The role requires a high school diploma and current Medical Assistant certification (RMA, CMA, NCCT, CMAC, AMCA) with BLS. Experience preferred. Benefits include PTO, 401(k) with employer match, healthcare coverage, and pay advances through Dayforce Wallet.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (RMA, CMA, NCCT, CMAC, AMCA) preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs.
• Prepare exam/treatment rooms and maintain supplies.
• Administer injections and wound care under provider orders.
• Collect specimens and perform basic in-house testing and logging results.
• Document patient care in EMR and coordinate appointments.
• Instruct patients on treatment and medications.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA certification (RMA/CMA/NCCT/CMAC/AMCA)

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Dayforce Wallet

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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
• 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).