Medical Assistant - Day Shift with Great Benefits

HCA Healthcare; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Rapides Regional Physicians Group Cardiology and Rheumatology in Alexandria, LA seeks a Medical Assistant. You will prepare patients for examinations, take histories and vital signs, and set up rooms with necessary instruments.

You will also give injections, assist with lab tests and phlebotomy, support minor surgeries, and handle referrals. This is a full-time daytime role with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Assisting or direct clinical patient care experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certification required (RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA, ABR-OE) OR certification within 60 days/1 year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Administer injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians with minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer calls and screen for referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Injections

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

HCA Healthcare's Rapides Regional Physicians Group Cardiology and Rheumatology in Alexandria, LA seeks a Medical Assistant. You will prepare patients for examinations, take histories and vital signs, and set up rooms with necessary instruments.

You will also give injections, assist with lab tests and phlebotomy, support minor surgeries, and handle referrals. This is a full-time daytime role with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.