Nurses Direct LLC
Medical Assistant
Lafayette, USPresencialContratoTiempo completo
Publicado 17 sept 2026
Este empleo está publicado en EN
Medical Assistant (Full-Time / Part-Time)
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will deliver exceptional patient care by seamlessly balancing clinical duties and administrative tasks. You will work closely with our physicians and nursing staff to ensure a smooth, efficient, and welcoming experience for every patient.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Support:
- Prepare patients for examinations by taking and recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature).
- Document accurate patient medical histories, symptoms, and reasons for visit in the EHR system.
- Assist physicians during examinations, minor surgical procedures, and treatments.
- Perform basic laboratory tests, collect and prepare specimens, and perform phlebotomy as needed.
- Administer injections, immunizations, and medications strictly as directed by the physician.
- Sterilize medical instruments, sanitize exam rooms, and maintain clinical supply inventory.
- Welcome patients warmly upon arrival and manage the check-in/check-out process.
- Schedule patient appointments and manage the daily clinic calendar.
- Answer phone inquiries, route calls, and relay accurate messages to medical staff.
- Maintain, update, and file electronic health records (EHR) with high accuracy and confidentiality.
- Assist with medical billing, insurance verification, and processing prior authorizations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
- Certification: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) preferred (or required if applicable).
- Experience: [1] years of experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred (New graduates welcome to apply!).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) software (e.g., Epic, eClinicalWorks) and basic computer skills.
- Core Competencies: Strong communication skills, empathy for patients, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
Requirements
Medical AssistantResumen del puesto
Tipo de empleo
Tiempo completo
Habilidades requeridas
Vital signs measurement (blood pressure, pulse, temperature)EHR documentation and recordkeepingAssisting physicians during examinations and minor proceduresPhlebotomy and specimen collectionMedication and injection administrationSterilization and infection controlClinical supply inventory managementPatient reception and check-in/check-outAppointment scheduling and clinic calendar managementTelephone communication and call routingMedical billing, insurance verification, and prior authorization processingHIPAA compliance and patient confidentialityMultitasking in a fast-paced clinical environmentBasic computer skills and EHR software proficiency (e.g., Epic, eClinicalWorks)Empathy and patient communication
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