Certified Medical Assistant

Job overview

The Certified Medical Assistant is an onsite, full-time role in Shreveport, LA, working 40 hours per week during the school-based health center calendar year, generally Monday–Friday from August through May. Compensation is not specified. David Raines Community Health Center provides accessible, affordable, comprehensive health care through community centers and school-based facilities. The assistant prepares patients and clinical spaces for visits, supports providers with examinations and procedures, and maintains patient records and flow. The role contributes to primary care by collecting information, monitoring vital signs, and helping patients receive appropriate services and referrals.

What you'll do

• Collect medical histories and personal information
• maintain patient records in the EHR
• manage medical supply inventory
• prepare and stock examination rooms
• clean instruments and rooms
• take and record vital signs
• assist providers with examinations and procedures
• administer medications and injections as directed
• provide patient information
• prepare community care referrals
• report abnormal results and observe for urgent problems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified medical assistant

primary care

patient preparation

vital signs

electronic health records

clinical support

school-based health center

shreveport la

david raines community health center

cma certification

bls required

monday–friday

august–may

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 11 paid holidays
• paid time off and extended leave days
• discounted services
• loan repayment options
• continuing education days. Benefit eligibility depends on position and classification.

Why this role

Requires current CMA certification from an accredited medical assistant program and American Heart Association BLS; school-based health center employees are not paid during summer closures.

About the employer

David Raines Community Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.