Medical Assistant - South Float

SouthStar; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) with employer match

Health benefits including free care at

Annual salary increases

Dayforce Wallet pay advances

Branded work apparel credit

Discounts through GreatWork Perks

Job summary

Community Care Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a patient-centered care team. The role includes preparing patients for visits, recording vital signs, and assisting with procedures within a clinic setting.

Responsibilities extend to room preparation, specimen collection, injections, wound care, and lab processing, with emphasis on accurate documentation in EMR and patient education.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the listed programs (RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, AMCA) is preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, record vital signs and history, and provide treatment as applicable.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms; set up, sterilize, and maintain 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; log results and perform lab call-backs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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