Medical Assistant - Patient Care, Lab & Clinic Support

Patient Plus Urgent Care Hammond; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient Plus Urgent Care Hammond is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support Providers in delivering patient care. You will perform triage, take histories, collect samples for lab analysis, assist with examinations, and help with medications and injections following the six rights.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certification and at least one year of MA experience, plus BLS certification. You will maintain clean exam rooms, use the EMR, and communicate clearly with patients and

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant with at least 1 year of MA experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and OSHA/CLIA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Providers with examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Triage patients, take medical histories and collect samples for tests.
• Prepare and administer medications and injections per the six rights.
• Maintain sterile exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Document patient information in EMR and communicate test results.

Skills

Triage

Medical history taking

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient communication

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR system

Thermometers

Blood pressure devices

Job description

Patient Plus Urgent Care Hammond is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support Providers in delivering patient care. You will perform triage, take histories, collect samples for lab analysis, assist with examinations, and help with medications and injections following the six rights.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certification and at least one year of MA experience, plus BLS certification. You will maintain clean exam rooms, use the EMR, and communicate clearly with patients and