Certified Medical Assistant Lead

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider as a Certified Medical Assistant Lead, responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. Your role includes measuring vital signs, administering medications, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, relevant certifications, and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CMA certification is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care under supervision.
• Collect and record vital signs accurately.
• Administer medications and vaccines as per protocols.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms.

Skills

Ability to perform urine drug screens

Administer injections

Effective communication

Good computer skills using medical applications

Positive, caring attitude towards patients

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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*Responsibilities*

Under the direction of the health care provider and unit manager, the Certified CMA – Lead is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well- being of all patients. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records, weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to collect urine drug specimens, draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and /or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and /or nasal administration.
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Formulates and documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider (s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for the patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

*Qualifications*

*Required Education*

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  

*Required Licensure and Certifications*

• Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or registered medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable. Basic Life support (BLS)
  
  

*Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*

• Ability to perform urine drug screens, administer injections. Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients. Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Through knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations. Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations. Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients. Good computer skills using a medical management application. Possess a strong work ethic and a high level or professionalism.
  
  

*Preferred Qualifications*

• Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS), Two year medical assistant experience preferred.
  
  

*Overview*

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

*Pay Range*

$17.89 - $24.60 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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