Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Welsh (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and provider support under supervision. You will greet patients, take intake information, prepare exam rooms, and assist with procedures while adhering to clinic protocols and safety standards.

Responsibilities include recording vitals and lab values, educating patients, maintaining supplies, and supporting the clinic team. CPR certification is required; ambulatory care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic preferred.
• Computer literacy required.
• Broad range of administrative and technical skills in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient from waiting room and escorts to exam room.
• Records intake information and relevant department data in the chart.
• Records critical labs and reports findings to the provider promptly.
• Prepares patient and provider for procedures and cleans up after.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and uses medical instruments properly.
• Performs administrative duties as needed.
• Assists with patient education alongside the provider.
• Restocks exam rooms and supplies; communicates needs to staff.
• Cleans clinic areas and supports maintenance as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Administrative duties

Clinical care

Patient education

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and provider support under supervision. You will greet patients, take intake information, prepare exam rooms, and assist with procedures while adhering to clinic protocols and safety standards.

Responsibilities include recording vitals and lab values, educating patients, maintaining supplies, and supporting the clinic team. CPR certification is required; ambulatory care experience is preferred.