Medical Assistant II
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical assistant jobs in Louisiana post a median of $22.48 an hour, the middle half $20.69–$22.50, across 7 jobs that state their pay. Medical assistants employed in Louisiana earn a median of $17.46 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport reported 85 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 6,245,780 hours worked: 2.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 5 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Willis Knighton Medical Center
Medicare gives Willis Knighton Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Louisiana's hospitals average 2.8). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 3% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Louisiana hospitals by rating.
Medical assistant jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 24.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 81.0%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.89x · Clicks 29
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.0% · Stating an hourly rate 45.7%
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About the job
We are looking for a bright, energetic medical assistant that can assist our pulmonary physicians in managing their busy practice. The ideal candidate will be familiar with preauthorization, scheduling patients for tests and procedures, ordering Oxygen and supplies for patients. They will work closely with the insurance companies with pre-authorizations for medical supplies, medications, tests and procedures. They will obtain O2 saturations, VS, EKG if necessary, answer and return phone calls, taking vital signs. Critical thinking and good communication skills are a must. Will need to be able to manage the enterprise computer system.
Hospital and departmental orientation will be provided upon completion of the hiring process, as well as training of our employees. A strong benefit package was provided and a competitive salary. Hours are 8am to 5pm. Monday through Friday.
From Willis-Knighton Health System's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Willis-Knighton Health System
Willis-Knighton Health System hires nurses, nursing assistants and therapists in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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