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Healthcare Administrative Assistant (MA)

The Carpenter Health Network
Baton Rouge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Apr 2026

About the role

Now Hiring: Healthcare Administrative Assistant — Facility Support

Homedica is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Healthcare Administrative Assistant to support our Nurse Practitioners providing medical services to patients in post-acute care and long-term care settings throughout the Baton Rouge area.

This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative, scheduling, reporting, and computer skills who enjoys working in healthcare environments and collaborating closely with clinical teams.

Why Join Us?

At Homedica, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

  • Building long-term wealth for your future
  • Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
  • Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Position Highlights

  • Full-time, facility-based healthcare administrative support role
  • Directly supports Homedica Nurse Practitioners (Internal Medicine and Psychiatry)
  • No nights, weekends, or major holidays
  • Worksite located within one or more Baton Rouge–area facilities
  • Fast-paced role requiring strong organization and time management

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Administrative Support

  • Support Nurse Practitioners during on-site patient visits
  • Assist with vital signs and medication reconciliation as needed (Medical Assistant, EMT license HUGE PLUS)
  • Serve as daily operational support for the NP’s workflow

Scheduling & Coordination

  • Coordinate and schedule patient visits across multiple facilities
  • Manage calendars and daily visit schedules efficiently
  • Communicate proactively with facility nursing staff regarding visit timing, follow-ups, labs, and care plan updates

Documentation, Reporting & Computer-Based Work

  • Perform accurate documentation support within the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Track patient data, visit activity, and follow-up needs
  • Generate, maintain, and update reports using Microsoft Excel
  • Ensure data accuracy, organization, and timely reporting

Communication & Liaison Role

  • Act as a liaison between Nurse Practitioners and facility staff
  • Ensure timely follow-ups, lab coordination, and care continuity
  • Maintain professional, clear communication in a multidisciplinary environment

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong computer proficiency in a healthcare or professional office setting
  • Microsoft Excel skills (required) — including data entry, tracking, and reporting
  • Proven time-management and organizational skills
  • Experience with scheduling, calendar management, and coordination across teams
  • Healthcare administrative experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Compassion and professionalism when working with older adults and medically complex patients

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Medical Assistant certification or clinical background
  • Experience in long-term care, post-acute care, home health, hospice, geriatrics, or primary care
  • Familiarity with EHR systems

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with Homedica. Apply today!

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Company

The Carpenter Health Network

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