Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform patient care activities and support nursing staff. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with patient education, and handling clerical tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

The position reports to the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and CMA training, with CPR and lab license preferred, and experience in a physician office setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• CPR certification preferred; Medical Laboratory Assistant License may be preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Emotional stability and resilience required.
• Adaptable to change and able to take delegated responsibilities.
• Experience in direct patient care in a physician office setting desirable.
• Experience in specialty areas may be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts to the exam room.
• Assists with patient education in conjunction with physician and/or mid level provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs, height, weight, chief complaint, medications and allergies.
• Records other department information in the patient chart.
• Adheres to government documentation requirements.
• Records medical history in the patient chart and reconciles as needed.
• Enters pharmacy information into the patient chart.
• Records critical lab values and reports to physician promptly.
• Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Performs administrative duties (scheduling, registration, insurance authorization, etc.).
• Inventories exam rooms and restocks supplies.
• Cleans exam rooms and clinic stations; assesses maintenance needs.
• Prepares patient and assists with procedures (e.g., pap smear, biopsy) as per protocols.
• Anticipates patient needs and responds in a timely manner.
• Operates medical equipment per manufacturers’ instructions.

Skills

Patient communication

Emotional resilience

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant Program

CPR certification (preferred)

Medical Laboratory Assistant License (preferred)

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform patient care activities and support nursing staff. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with patient education, and handling clerical tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

The position reports to the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and CMA training, with CPR and lab license preferred, and experience in a physician office setting.