Medical Assistant

SouthStar; Zachary (LA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare benefits

Annual raises

Dayforce Wallet pay advances

Work apparel allowance

Job summary

Community Care Partners in Zachary, LA seeks a Medical Assistant to support a patient-focused team. You will prepare patients for exams, record vital signs and medical history, and assist providers with treatments in a collaborative clinic setting. The role involves room preparation, specimen collection, injections, wound care, EMR documentation, and scheduling.

Certification as MA preferred; BLS required. Competitive pay, PTO, and 401(k) with employer match are offered in a supportive

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the listed programs preferred; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, record vital signs and history, and assist with treatments.
• Prepare and sterilize exam rooms and maintain supplies/equipment.
• Administer injections, change dressings, and wound management under provider orders.
• Collect blood and other specimens, log results and perform lab call-backs.
• Document patient care in EMR and schedule tests/appointments.
• Instruct patients and families on treatments and medications.
• Perform phlebotomy and opening/closing clinic duties.

Skills

Clinical duties

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EMR documentation

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA certification (RMA/CMA/NCCT/AMCA)

Tools

EMR/EHR 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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