PRN Certified Medical Assistant

David Raines Community Health Center; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Loan repayment options

Continuing education days

Job summary

David Raines Community Health Centers is seeking a PRN Certified Medical Assistant to join our team on an as-needed basis across DRCHC locations. The CMA will support providers, take vital signs, discuss and document health concerns, perform medical testing, vaccinations, and medications as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment, maintaining inventories, updating records, and assisting the clinical team to ensure efficient, quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and CMA certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic familiarity with routine medical protocol and terminology.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Experience with electronic health records (Next Gen or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivering primary health care and patient care management.
• Prepares patients and equipment for examination or treatment.
• Maintains patient care inventory, supplies, and equipment including sterilization.
• Updates patient files and records in DRCHC policy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

EHR experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

PRN Certified Medical Assistant

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

The PRN CMA performs job duties on an "as needed" basis, who supports providers (physician, nurse practitioner) in the provision of patient care; including measurement of vital signs, discussing and document health concerns and histories, performs medical testing and administers vaccinations and medications necessary for patient care. The PRN CMA will rotate to DRCHC Clinics sites as needed.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.
• Performs selected clinical and administrative duties to include preparation of patients and/or equipment for examination and/or treatment.
• Maintain patient care inventory, supplies, and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Maintain and/or update patient files, record and other information in a professional manner following DRCHC policy and procedures.
• May assist providers and other clinical staff as necessary to perform clinical care functions.
• Assist all patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous manner via in-person, phone, or electronic means.
• Performs other related duties as required or necessary.

Education/Experience Requirements:

(The minimum qualifications can be with any combination of education and/or experience.)

• High School Diploma or equivalent Graduate from an Accredited Program for Medical Assistants.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program and current CMA certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic familiarity with routine medical protocol and terminology.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably Next Gen or similar EHS..

Licensure/Certifications:

• BLS required with (American Heart Association)

Work Schedule/Location:

PRN "as needed" basis; varies DRCHC locations

WHAT WE OFFER?

We offer 10 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

WHO WE ARE?

DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.