Medical Assistant: Front‑Line Patient Care & Admin

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Moss Bluff (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support to providers in a clinical setting. The role involves patient intake, documentation, and setup/cleanup of procedures, along with administrative duties and patient education.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited MA program, CPR certification, and MA certification preferred. Experience in a physician practice and computer literacy are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• CPR certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic preferred.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient from waiting room and escorts to exam room.
• Records intake information in the patient medical record and other department data.
• Records critical lab values and reports to the provider.
• Prepares patient and provider with setup and cleanup of procedures.
• Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques with patient and equipment.
• Performs administrative duties as needed.
• Assists with patient education in conjunction with the provider.
• Inventory management and restocking of exam rooms and clinic stations.

Skills

Clinical care

Administrative duties

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Medical Assistant certification

CPR certification

Experience in physician practice/ambulatory clinic

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support to providers in a clinical setting. The role involves patient intake, documentation, and setup/cleanup of procedures, along with administrative duties and patient education.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited MA program, CPR certification, and MA certification preferred. Experience in a physician practice and computer literacy are required.