Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Nunez Community College; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Southeast Louisiana is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Nursing Services team. The role involves clinical and administrative support across the department, with emphasis on patient care and documentation.

The incumbent will perform vital signs, prepare patients for exams, assist with basic treatments under RN direction, maintain records, and coordinate appointments and lab services.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in administrative services in a healthcare setting.
• Two years of experience or training in patient care.
• An associate’s degree or certificate in a medical assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, head circumference, height and weight; record in patient's medical record as allowed by institutional policy.
• Prepare patients for routine examinations, which include obtaining, assessing and recording vital signs.
• Change dressings, monitor food intake and elimination, and assist with catheterization or other basic treatments under a registered nurse’s direction.
• Maintain and update patient records, schedule appointments, arrange lab/hospital services, and assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Answer the telephone, greet patients, update and scan patient medical records, fill out transfer paperwork, handle correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services.
• Train and instruct lower-level staff, attend required training, and ensure compliance with hospital standards and safety requirements.
• Perform PAR level inventory and maintain stock.
• Attend Educational In-Services, Mandatory Training and Annual Review as required by hospital policy and deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Any and all other related duties as assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage.

Skills

Administrative experience

Patient care experience

Education

Associate’s degree or Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Southeast Louisiana is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Nursing Services team. The role involves clinical and administrative support across the department, with emphasis on patient care and documentation.

The incumbent will perform vital signs, prepare patients for exams, assist with basic treatments under RN direction, maintain records, and coordinate appointments and lab services.