Medical Assistant

Job overview

The Medical Assistant role is onsite in Lafayette, LA. Compensation is not specified. Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists provides orthopedic clinical services, and this role supports patient visits and clinic operations. The assistant prepares patients and charts, obtains vital signs, facilitates communication with providers, and helps coordinate appointments. The role also supports clinical procedures, prescription requests, records management, and exam-room readiness while following confidentiality and compliance requirements.

What you'll do

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, review intake paperwork, and prepare patients for visits
• schedule appointments
• maintain and restock exam rooms
• assist providers with injections, dressing removal, prescriptions, and patient forms
• prepare and update charts
• process prescription requests and document prescription details
• and forward records for physician signature and scanning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

orthopedics

patient rooming

vital signs

clinical support

medical records

prescription processing

lafayette la

louisiana orthopaedic specialists

back-office experience

hipaa

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited medical assistant program and/or an LPN license. At least two years of medical assistant back-office or applicable experience is required; orthopedic experience is preferred.

About the employer

LOUISIANA ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.