Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Growth Path

Community Health Network; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care by assisting providers with patient visits and procedures, routine lab tests, referrals, and outcomes. You will participate in quality initiatives and maintain efficient patient flow at the site.

The role requires completing a recognized medical assisting program or HS diploma with MA experience, plus certification within 6 months of hire; EMR documentation and point-of-care testing are essential components of

Qualifications

• Graduate/certificate of completion from a recognized medical assisting program.
• High School Diploma/GED + one year of medical assistant experience in a physician practice within the past three years.
• Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for patient use including required cleaning and stocking of supplies
• Room patients and manage an efficient flow of provider's caseload
• Obtain necessary vital signs, EKGs, and/or specimen collection
• Documentation of care using the EPIC EMR system
• Perform Point of Care Testing based on patient's chief complaint and available protocols
• Process referrals and medication refills
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, providers, and staff

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Specimen collection

EMR Documentation

Patient rooming

Care coordination

Education

MA certificate

HS diploma/GED + 1 year MA experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Community Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care by assisting providers with patient visits and procedures, routine lab tests, referrals, and outcomes. You will participate in quality initiatives and maintain efficient patient flow at the site.

The role requires completing a recognized medical assisting program or HS diploma with MA experience, plus certification within 6 months of hire; EMR documentation and point-of-care testing are essential components of