Medical Assistant - Healthy Brain Aging Initiative Clinic

Position Overview

Join our team as a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant at our Neuroscience Clinic located at University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. In this full‐time role, you will be on the front line of care—providing both clinical and non‐clinical assistance, anticipating patient needs, and ensuring a smooth patient experience from arrival to exit.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs, recognize abnormal values, and report findings to appropriate staff.
• Manage clinical tasks including patient arrival, scheduling new and follow-up appointments, and ensuring patient comfort throughout the visit.
• Document patient information accurately in the Electronic Medical Record and prepare necessary safety and laboratory reports.
• Demonstrate professionalism by managing patient and co-worker interactions with honesty, respect, and dependability.
• Implement standard safety and infection control procedures while providing clerical support such as answering phones, managing records, and coordinating lab specimens.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or 2 years of appropriate work experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• For Certified Medical Assistant role: Certification through one of the following:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants – Certified Medical Assistant
  • National Healthcareer Association – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant – NPCE

Benefits & Perks

• Deliver healthcare with heart – become a part of a team that values kindness, empathy, and excellence.
• Positive work culture – enjoy a dynamic environment where originality, inclusivity, and a one-of-a-kind care approach are celebrated.
• Growth and development – opportunities to learn and excel in a supportive community that cares about your unique contributions.
• Impactful work – make a meaningful difference in patient care and community health.