Certified Medical Assistant Floater

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

General Description

The Certified Medical Assistant Floater supports providers (physician, nurse practitioner) in the provision pf patient care; including measurement of vital signs, discuss and document health concerns and histories, performs medical testing and administers vaccinations and medications necessary for patient care needed. The CMA Floater will float to varies clinic locations.

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.
• Must be available to rotate on occasion to other DRCHC sites (Bossier, Gilliam, Haynesville, Minden, or Shreveport).

Education/Experience Requirements

• (The minimum qualifications can be with any combination of education and/or experience.)
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program and current CMA certification.
• Strong 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).

WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 10 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options, and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

• Who we are?
• DRCHC exist 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.

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