Medical Assistant

Talentify; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a busy physician practice in Bowling Green, KY. The role includes patient intake, triage, and assisting with examinations and procedures.

You will gather patient information, perform limited evaluations, help with education, and conduct basic laboratory tasks under provider direction. Experience in a clinical setting is preferred, along with appropriate training or certification.

Qualifications

• Clinical duties in a physician practice, patient triage and education.
• Involves collecting patient information and assisting with examinations.

Responsibilities

• Documents patient information and communicates to healthcare providers as needed.
• Triages patients including obtaining vital signs, follows standing orders for facility.
• Assists with preparation for examinations and special procedures.
• Obtains and processes laboratory specimens by various collection methods.
• Administers injections (subcutaneous, intradermal, and IM) and documents administration.
• Participates in patient education on medications and supplies.
• Ensures cleanliness and preparedness of exam rooms per infection control principles.
• Inspects and maintains equipment and supplies; manages inventory.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Medical Assistant / Certified Nursing Assistant training

Job description

• Position Summary

  • Assists provider in completing office examinations. Administers treatment and therapeutic procedures as directed by provider. Gathers patient information and conducts limited evaluation as required. Performs related technical tasks that support and complement the provider. Assists with patient and family education. Performs Laboratory functions such as obtaining and processing laboratory specimens.

• Minimum Qualifications

  • Work Experience

    • Previous clinical experience in a physician practice preferred.

  • Education

    • Completion of a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or equivalent training program required. A combination of work experience and on-the-job training in a physician practice environment may serve in lieu of the required training program.

  • Certifications/Licensure

    • Registered Medical Assistant preferred.

• Job Specific Performance Standards

  • The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
    • Documents patient information and communicates to healthcare providers as needed. Triages patients (including obtaining vital signs), follows standing orders for facility, and assists with preparation for examinations and special procedures.
    • Obtains and processes laboratory specimens by various collection methods. Administers and documents subcutaneous, intradermal, and IM injections.
    • Participates in patient education by providing literature or training regarding medications, use of supplies, etc.
    • Insures cleanliness and preparedness of exam rooms before each use in accordance with infection control principles.
    • Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and performs quality control on equipment. Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and/or medications including ordering, storing, and reporting inventory counts.
    • Completes and documents patient referrals per department procedure.