Medical Assistant, PRN - Flex Pool

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant for its PRN Float Pool in Louisiana. You will support multiple outpatient clinics, assist with check-in, vital signs, and rooming, and help coordinate appointments and follow-ups.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient care, adaptability across specialties, and accurate EMR documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required, or two years of work experience.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with compassion for patients.
• Ability to adapt to multiple outpatient clinics and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, assist with check-in, rooming, and clinic visits to ensure a positive experience.
• Obtain and document vital signs, recognize abnormal findings, and communicate concerns to the clinical team.
• Assist providers and nursing staff with patient care activities and daily clinic operations.
• Coordinate patient appointments, follow-up visits, and transitions across the patient experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent or two years of work experience

Job description

Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant

Float Pool – PRN

Join Our Team at LCMC Health!

Love variety in your workday? Enjoy meeting new people and making a difference wherever you're needed? If you're adaptable, compassionate, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, our Float Pool team may be the perfect fit for you!

Your job is more than a job

What You'll Do

Deliver Compassionate Patient Care

• Welcome patients and assist with check-in, rooming, and clinic visits to ensure a comfortable, positive experience.
• Obtain and document vital signs, recognize abnormal findings, and communicate concerns to the appropriate clinical team members.
• Assist providers and nursing staff with patient care activities and daily clinic operations.
• Help coordinate patient appointments, follow-up visits, and smooth transitions throughout the patient experience.
• Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately according to established policies and procedures.
• Collect, prepare, and secure laboratory specimens for testing or transport as needed.

Support Multiple Clinics and Healthcare Teams

• Float between assigned outpatient clinics based on staffing needs, providing dependable support wherever you're needed.
• Adapt to different clinic workflows, specialties, and team environments while maintaining excellent patient care.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff to keep clinic operations running smoothly.
• Prepare examination rooms, maintain equipment, and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for patient visits.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a team-first attitude in a variety of clinical settings.

Maintain Accurate Documentation

• Document patient information accurately and efficiently in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Access laboratory results, radiology reports, outside medical records, and other relevant patient information.
• Assist with updating patient demographics, scheduling follow-up appointments, and maintaining organized records.
• Protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy and documentation standards.
• Complete safety reports when necessary or as directed by clinic leadership.

Create a Positive Patient And Team Experience

• Provide friendly, respectful, and compassionate service to patients, families, and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams and clinic leadership regarding patient needs and daily operations.
• Respond professionally to questions, concerns, and challenging situations.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to lend a helping hand.
• Contribute to a welcoming environment where patients feel valued and supported.

Promote Safety and Quality Care

• Follow established infection prevention, safety, and patient care protocols.
• Properly clean, disinfect, and maintain clinical equipment and examination areas.
• Identify and report potential safety concerns to clinic leadership.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment.

Provide Administrative and Clerical Support

• Assist with preparing patient charts and gathering clinical documentation for provider review.
• Request and organize outside medical records as needed.
• Scan and upload documentation into the appropriate sections of the EMR.
• Answer incoming calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members.
• Support additional clinic operations as needed to ensure efficient patient flow.

We're looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping others.

Our Ideal Candidate Is

• Flexible and adaptable: Comfortable working in different outpatient clinic environments.
• A team player: Willing to jump in and support colleagues wherever needed.
• Patient-focused: Committed to delivering compassionate, respectful care.
• Organized and dependable: Able to balance responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A quick learner: Eager to gain experience across different clinical specialties and workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent OR two years of work experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.

Why Join Our PRN Float Pool

At LCMC Health, no two days have to look the same! Our Float Pool offers an opportunity to expand your experience, build relationships across different clinical teams, and contribute to exceptional patient care throughout our outpatient network.

Here’s What Makes This Opportunity Exciting

• PRN flexibility: Enjoy an as-needed position that offers flexibility based on scheduling and staffing needs.
• Variety in your workday: Gain exposure to different outpatient specialties, teams, and patient populations.
• Professional growth: Expand your clinical knowledge and develop valuable experience across multiple settings.
• Meaningful work: Make a difference for patients and healthcare teams every time you step into a clinic.
• Supportive teamwork: Become part of an organization that values collaboration, compassion, and putting people first.

Ready to bring your skills, flexibility, and positive energy to a team that makes a difference? We'd love to have you join our LCMC Health Float Pool!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to modify responsibilities as needed to meet organizational and operational needs.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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