Medical Assistant - PRN

SouthStar; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

Annual raises

Dayforce Wallet

Branded apparel credit

GreatWork Perks

Job summary

Community Care Partners in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient examinations, document vital signs, and assist clinicians in a fast-paced, patient-centered clinic. The role includes preparing exam rooms, administering injections, collecting lab specimens, and maintaining EMR records, with emphasis on teamwork and high-quality care.

Requirements include a High school diploma or equivalent, current MA certification (RMA/AAMA/NCCT/CMAC/AMCA) preferred, and BLS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred (RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, AMCA).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• Administer injections, change dressings, and wound management as ordered.
• Collect blood, tissue, and other lab specimens and log results.
• Document patient care in EMR and standard forms.
• Schedule tests and follow-up appointments.
• Instruct patients and families on treatment and medication instructions.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure seamless patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Handle opening/closing clinic duties and patient callbacks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification (RMA/AAMA/NCCT/CMAC/AMCA)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Putting the Personal Care in Healthcare

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Join a supportive team that values your skills, growth, and a healthy team culture. We foster a positive patient-focused environment where you can thrive.

Benefits of working with our company include:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Healthcare benefits including health (with FREE care at Community Care Partners), dental, vision, life, and disability
• Annual salary increases on your anniversary date
• Pay advances through Dayforce Wallet
• Annual credit for branded work apparel
• GreatWork Perks with discounts on travel, entertainment, and more

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examination, records vital signs and history, and provides treatment as applicable
• Prepares exam/treatment rooms; select, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures
• Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under providers orders
• Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens through routine in-house testing procedures, and analyze and prepare for testing, log results, and perform lab call-backs
• Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records
• Schedule patients for tests, initial, and follow-up appointments if applicable in care setting
• Instructs patients and family regarding treatment and medication instructions
• Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional team actions to ensure seamless patient care
• Phlebotomy
• Perform opening/closing clinic duties and patient call backs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Certificate/License: Current Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following programs is preferred (RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, AMCA). Current BLS certification is required.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred

Compensation:

Pay is based on experience, skills and falls within an established range.

Community Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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