Medical Assistant

Are you a Medical Assistant interested in Urgent Care? SouthStar Urgent Care is the place for you! With over thirty locations through the state of Louisiana, we provide unmatched customer service and unmatched compassion towards our patients!We offer full-time and PRN opportunities with the option to work many locations! Most importantly, we offer a great work culture!Apply here to be considered for an opportunity!Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care services, determining medical conditions, and preparing patients for examination and treatment under the direction of the Provider.  Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Prepare patients for examination, records vitals 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 Authorize medication refills as per providers direction and provide prescription information to pharmacies Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records Schedule patients for tests, initial, and follow-up appointments 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 other duties as assigned    Requirements and Qualifications: 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. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred.

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