Clinical Medical Assistant Jobs in Louisiana

Clinical Medical Assistant jobs in Louisiana are in steady demand, concentrated in outpatient clinics, federally qualified health centers, and multispecialty physician groups, with openings at every level from entry-level to lead clinical assistant. The heaviest hiring is in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where large systems like Ochsner Health, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and Willis-Knighton Health anchor the market. The most sought-after specialties are primary care, internal medicine, and pediatrics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerFast Pace Health
Top cityShreveport, LA
Cities hiring7
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialCPR Certification

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Fast Pace Health
Clinical Tech. (Medical Assistant)
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Clinical Tech. (Medical Assistant)
Fast Pace Health
Sulphur, Louisiana
Communications
Content & Communications
Corporate Training
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Fast Pace Health
Clinical Tech. (Medical Assistant)
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Clinical Tech. (Medical Assistant)
Fast Pace Health
Shreveport, Louisiana
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Clinical Medical Assistant
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Clinical Medical Assistant
LEESVILLE CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER INC
Leesville, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$15 - $16/hr
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Clinical Medical Assistant
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Clinical Medical Assistant
SW Louisiana Internal Medicine LLC
Lafayette, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$16 - $21/hr
On-Site

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DelRicht Research
Temporary Medical Assistant - gain experience in Clinical Research
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DelRicht Research
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Temporary Medical Assistant - gain experience in Clinical Research
DelRicht Research
Metairie, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$50k - $55k/yr
On-Site
51-200

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Clinical Medical Assistant Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Shreveport
2 jobs
Kaplan
1 job
Sulphur
1 job
Metairie
1 job
Lafayette
1 job
Leesville
1 job
Bossier City
1 job

Clinical Medical Assistant Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Fast Pace Health
Fast Pace Health5 open roles
DelRicht Research
DelRicht Research1 open role
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SW Louisiana Internal Medicine1 open role

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical medical assistant jobs across Louisiana.

  • National certification such as CMA (AAMA) or RMA preferred or required by most Louisiana employers
  • Completion of an accredited medical assisting program from a Louisiana community college or vocational school
  • Demonstrated clinical skills including phlebotomy, vital signs, EKG, and patient intake procedures
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Athenahealth, or NextGen
  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient interaction and clinical documentation

Clinical Medical Assistant Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical medical assistant in Louisiana?

Louisiana does not require a state-issued license for clinical medical assistants, but most employers strongly prefer or require a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Medical Assistant credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Registered Medical Assistant credential from American Medical Technologists. Candidates typically complete an accredited medical assisting program at institutions such as Delgado Community College, Southern University, or Baton Rouge Community College before sitting for a national exam.

Which companies hire clinical medical assistants in Louisiana?

Companies currently hiring clinical medical assistants in Louisiana include Fast Pace Health, DelRicht Research, and SW Louisiana Internal Medicine, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's large integrated health systems and its network of federally qualified health centers across both urban and rural parishes create consistent demand throughout the state.

Which Louisiana cities have the most clinical medical assistant jobs?

Shreveport, Kaplan, and Sulphur have the most clinical medical assistant openings in Louisiana. New Orleans and Baton Rouge lead because of the concentration of major health systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty group practices, while Shreveport's market is anchored by Willis-Knighton Health and the LSU Health Shreveport campus, which together support a large outpatient and specialty clinic footprint.

Are there remote clinical medical assistant jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of clinical medical assistant openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that the role is fundamentally hands-on with patients. The portions of the job most suited to remote work are prior authorization, medical records review, and patient phone triage, which some larger Louisiana health systems have moved to a work-from-home model for experienced assistants.

How can I get hired as a clinical medical assistant in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited medical assisting program and applying directly to the externship pipelines that Louisiana community colleges maintain with local clinic partners. Ochsner Health and Our Lady of the Lake regularly onboard new graduates through structured orientation cohorts, and applying as a patient care technician or medical receptionist at those systems is a common lateral move that leads to a clinical assistant role. Earning your CMA credential before your first application gives a meaningful edge in a field where many entry-level candidates are still working toward certification.

Where can I find and apply to clinical medical assistant jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to clinical medical assistant jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings from employers across the state. Find a role that fits and apply directly.

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