Medical Assistant II - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Open Health Care Clinic; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Health Care Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant II to provide clinical support and patient-facing services in a fast-paced environment. The role includes rooming patients, recording vitals, assisting with exams, and performing basic lab tests under supervision.

The MA will also handle administrative tasks such as referrals and chart maintenance, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient patient flow while upholding patient confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following MA certifications: CCMA through NHA or CMA (AAMA)®.
• High school diploma or GED, or scheduled to complete within 12 months.
• 1 year of supervised medical assisting experience OR 2 years within last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist Providers with patient visits: rooming, taking history, recording vitals and notes in EHR.
• Perform point-of-care lab tests and process specimens.
• Handle administrative tasks: referrals, prior authorizations, chart maintenance.

Skills

Patient relations

Clinical support

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

CCMA (NHA) or CMA (AAMA) certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Open Health Care Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant II to provide clinical support and patient-facing services in a fast-paced environment. The role includes rooming patients, recording vitals, assisting with exams, and performing basic lab tests under supervision.

The MA will also handle administrative tasks such as referrals and chart maintenance, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient patient flow while upholding patient confidentiality and safety standards.