Medical Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care & Lab Support

SouthStar; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare benefits including health (

Annual salary increases on your anniv

Pay advances through Dayforce Wallet

Annual credit for branded work apparel

GreatWork Perks with discounts

Job summary

SouthStar in Louisiana is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy clinical setting. You will prepare patients for examinations, record vital signs and history, and provide treatment as directed by providers.

The role involves room preparation, supplies management, and assisting with injections and wound care. Additional duties include collecting blood and other specimens, performing in-house testing, documenting care in EMR, scheduling tests, and guiding patients on

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, record vital signs and history, and provide treatment as applicable.
• Prepare exam/treatment rooms; set up, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Administer injections, change dressings, and assist with wound care under provider orders.
• Collect blood and other specimens, perform in-house testing, log results, and conduct lab call-backs.
• Document basic patient care and procedures in EMR.
• Schedule tests and follow-up appointments as needed.
• Instruct patients and families on treatment and medication instructions.
• Collaborate with team to ensure seamless patient care; include phlebotomy tasks.
• Handle opening/closing clinic duties and patient callbacks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Vital signs

Injections

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certification (RMA/AAMA/NCCT/CMAC/AMCA)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

SouthStar in Louisiana is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy clinical setting. You will prepare patients for examinations, record vital signs and history, and provide treatment as directed by providers.

The role involves room preparation, supplies management, and assisting with injections and wound care. Additional duties include collecting blood and other specimens, performing in-house testing, documenting care in EMR, scheduling tests, and guiding patients on