Medical Assistant - South Float

SouthStar; Lafayette, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health care benefits

Salary increases on anniversary

Pay advances (Dayforce Wallet)

Apparel allowance

GreatWork perks

Job summary

SouthStar is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a patient-focused team in Lafayette, LA. You will prepare patients, assist with examinations, manage room setups, and support clinical workflows under providers’ orders.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, basic lab testing, EMR documentation, patient education, and coordination of follow-up appointments. A High School diploma and MA certification (and BLS) are required; 1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred; BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, record vital signs and medical history; provide treatments as applicable.
• Prepare exam/treatment rooms; set up, sterilize, and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Administer injections, change dressings, and assist with wound management under provider orders.
• Collect blood, tissues and other specimens; perform in-house tests and log results.
• Document patient care and procedures in EMR; schedule tests and follow-ups.
• Instruct patients and families on treatment, medications and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Perform opening/closing clinic duties and patient callbacks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

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

BLS certification

Job description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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
• 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).