Certified Medical Assistant

About the role

The SBHC Certified Medical Assistant works as part of the medical team performing clinical and clerical duties necessary to prepare patients for a visit. This includes preparing medical charts, gathering patient information, managing medical records, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient confidentiality and provides patients with needed information.
• Collects patient medical histories and personal information.
• Manages patient medical records and updates in EHR.
• Manages medical supply inventory.
• Prepares examination rooms for patient visits.
• Ensures rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
• Cleans medical instruments and examination rooms.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight).
• Aids provider with examinations and procedures.
• Administers medications and injections as directed.
• Establishes that each patient is advised of patient rights and other necessary education tools to assist the patient.
• Prepares community care referrals as needed.
• Reports abnormal results to the physician.
• Observes for the presence of any urgent problems needing immediate attention.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program and current CMA certification.
• Effective 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 EHR.
• BLS required (American Heart Association).

Qualifications

Full-time (40) hours per week/ non-exempt position during the SBHC calendar school year as established and approved by the governing school board. SBHC employees are only paid for hours worked during the time SBHC are open. Work schedules are generally Monday - Friday, based on clinical operations and during the approved SBHC calendar year (August - May).

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays each year.
• Paid time off and extended leave days.
• Discounted services.
• Loan repayment options.
• Continuing education days.

Schedule

Work schedules are generally Monday - Friday, based on clinical operations and during the approved SBHC calendar year (August - May). Work schedules are not a contract of employment and may change at the needs of the DRCHC.

Pay

SBHC employees are only paid for hours worked during the time SBHC are open.

What we offer

• 11 paid holidays each year.
• Paid time off and extended leave days.
• Discounted services.
• Loan repayment options.
• Continuing education days.

Who we are

DRCHC exists 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.

Application

All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting sites such as Glassdoor or Indeed.