Community Care Partners·New Roads, Louisiana
The Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for examinations, recording vitals, and performing clinical tasks such as injections and phlebotomy. They also manage exam room sterilization, document care in electronic medical records, and coordinate patient scheduling.
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
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.
A high school diploma is required, and a current BLS certification is mandatory. A Medical Assistant certification (RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, or AMCA) and one year of relevant experience are preferred.
Market context
In Louisiana, PRN Medical Assistant roles often reflect ongoing demand in clinics, urgent care, and specialty practices that need flexible support. These positions are competitive because employers typically prefer candidates with Medical Assistant certification, at least one year of experience, and current BLS, while the listed benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your BLS status and tailor your application to relevant hands-on experience.