Medical Assistant

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in office examinations and patient care. This role includes gathering patient information, triaging, taking vital signs, and assisting with exams and procedures.

The ideal candidate has completion of a Medical Assistant or CNA program, previous clinical experience in a physician practice, and strong infection control and laboratory skills. Training in injections and patient education is valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant, CNA, or equivalent training program.
• Previous clinical experience in a physician practice preferred.
• Registered Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient education

Infection control

Laboratory procedures

Education

Medical Assistant training

Certified Nursing Assistant training

Equivalent training program

Job description

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.