Medical Assistant — Patient-Centered Community Health

Start Corporation; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays per year

403(b) retirement plan with employer:

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

Start Corporation in Covington, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered nursing care within their community health center. You will support providers, triage patients before visits, and document patient information in the EHR with care and timeliness.

The role emphasizes empathy, clear communication with patients and families, and adherence to professional guidelines in a nonprofit health environment.

Qualifications

• Be over 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid Driver's license.
• Prior experience preferred in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients prior to provider visits and assist with patient care and referrals.
• Enter information into the Electronic Health Record for all patients in a timely manner.
• Provide nursing care within scope of practice and apply the nursing process.
• Demonstrate knowledge of primary and behavioral health symptoms, diagnosis and interventions.
• Communicate effectively with clinic staff, patients and families.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Triage

EHR data entry

Communication

Empathy and professionalism

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Start Corporation in Covington, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered nursing care within their community health center. You will support providers, triage patients before visits, and document patient information in the EHR with care and timeliness.

The role emphasizes empathy, clear communication with patients and families, and adherence to professional guidelines in a nonprofit health environment.