Certified Medical Assistant
David Raines Community Health Center
- Location
- Onsite (Bossier City, Louisiana · Bossier City, Louisiana)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
David Raines Community Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to underserved communities in Northwest Louisiana. The organization offers comprehensive primary care, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services through multiple locations.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Full job details
David Raines Community Health Centers (FQHC) is seeking a passionate Certified Medical Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality, compassionate dental care to the communities we serve.
Work Experience Requirements:
- Ensures patient confidentiality and provides patients with needed information.
- Collect patient medical histories and personal information.
- Manage patient medical records and update in EHR.
- Manage medical supply inventory.
- Prepare examination rooms for patient visits.
- Ensure rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
- Clean medical instruments and examinations rooms.
- Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight).
- Assist provider with examinations and procedures.
- Administer medications and injections as directed
- Establishes that each patient is advised of patient rights and other necessary education tools to assist the patient.
- Performs other duties required to meet the goal of providing primary health care.
- Prepares community care referrals as needed.
- Reports abnormal results to the physician.
- Observes for the presence of any urgent problems needing immediate attention.
- Perform other duties as required
Education/Experience Requirements: (The minimum qualifications can be with any combination of education and/or experience.)
- 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 EHS.
Licensure/Certifications:
- BLS required (American Heart Association).
WHY JOIN DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:
- Competitive pay
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Leave Bank eligibility
More than a job. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
WHO WE ARE?
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, David Raines Community Health Centers is committed to expanding access to quality healthcare and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We have six Community Health Center locations and seventeen School-Based facilities in six cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC also has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center.
If you are a Certified Medical Assistant looking for competitive compensation, meaningful work and excellent benefits, we would love to hear from you!
All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.
Apply now and take the next step in a rewarding career where your skills can change lives.