Weekday Outpatient Medical Assistant - Patient Care

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a dedicated team member for our outpatient clinic to support patients and clinical staff. The role focuses on greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, verifying information, and coordinating appointments, all within a collaborative healthcare team.

Ideal candidates bring a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and strong organizational and communication skills to ensure accurate records, efficient workflow, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED or 2 years of work experience.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge & Skills: familiarity with general medical terminology; ability to maintain accurate patient records and confidential information; basic computer and data-entry skills incl. Microsoft Office; strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to prioritize and work independently; excellent communication and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and assist throughout their clinic visit.
• Measure and document vital signs and communicate abnormal findings to nursing staff or providers.
• Assist with scheduling new and follow-up appointments.
• Help ensure patients have a smooth arrival and check-out experience.
• Recognize urgent or emergency situations and respond according to procedures.
• Prepare, clean, disinfect and maintain clinic equipment and exam rooms.
• Stock exam rooms and maintain clinical supplies and linens.
• Collect, prepare and secure laboratory specimens for testing or transport.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient data privacy

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Customer-service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a dedicated team member for our outpatient clinic to support patients and clinical staff. The role focuses on greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, verifying information, and coordinating appointments, all within a collaborative healthcare team.

Ideal candidates bring a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and strong organizational and communication skills to ensure accurate records, efficient workflow, and compassionate patient care.