Medical Assistant - Clinic

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client's Medical Facility in Lafayette, LA 70506. This is a 3-month assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Details:

Job Name: Medical Assistant

Contract type: Local Contract

Location: Lafayette, LA 70506

Duration: 3 months Contract (Possibilities of extension)

Pay rate: $20-23/hr. On W2 (Pay Rate is based on experience)

Schedule: Mon - Thu from 7:45 am to 4:45 pm and Friday from 8 am to 2:30 pm (40 hrs./ wk.)

Travel: As needed for coverage in Baton Rouge, LA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist providers with patient care by following through on treatment plans and provider orders
• Take and document patient vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Perform blood draws and specimen collection as applicable
• Conduct x-rays if certified and authorized
• Support daily clinical operations and participate in direct patient care activities
• Maintain accurate patient records and update documentation within the medical record system
• Monitor exam rooms, supplies, and clinical equipment to ensure readiness for patient care
• Communicate with patients regarding appointments, care instructions, and follow-up needs
• Adhere to clinic, hospital, safety, and infection control protocols

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a hospital/ clinic setting.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification/ Registration. (preferred, not required)

Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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