Patient Specialist: Clinic Prep & Careflow

CenterWell Senior Primary Care; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Job summary

CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Hammond, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant for on-site work. The role focuses on clinical readiness, intake, rooming, and education, with emphasis on protecting the handoff to providers for efficient patient care.

Responsibilities include EMR management, screenings (PHQ-9, Fall Risk), and ensuring timely, accurate patient information. Active BLS and US-work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Must have basic anatomy knowledge.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety policies.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or certification in progress.
• Right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake and clinical rooming, including vital signs, medication checks, allergies verification, and validated screenings.
• Manage EMR inbox and routing to handle messages, lab results, and adherence follow-ups; aim for same-day touch points.
• Provide patient education and confirm understanding of next steps using loop-back methods; ensure smooth clinical flow.

Skills

Patient-centered support

Accurate record-keeping

Safe clinical task performance

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Clear compassionate communication

Job description

CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Hammond, LA is seeking a Medical Assistant for on-site work. The role focuses on clinical readiness, intake, rooming, and education, with emphasis on protecting the handoff to providers for efficient patient care.

Responsibilities include EMR management, screenings (PHQ-9, Fall Risk), and ensuring timely, accurate patient information. Active BLS and US-work eligibility are required.