Medical Assistant

Shawnee-Christian-Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Job summary

Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to maintain patient flow, prepare examination rooms, and assist providers during examinations with EHR documentation.

The role requires completion of MA training, CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year of medical setting experience, with pediatrics experience considered a plus. We offer comprehensive benefits and a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year of work experience in a medical setting; pediatrics a plus.
• Knowledge of exam, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain timely patient flow and prepare examination rooms.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and set up lab equipment as required.
• Assist providers and document communications in the EHR.
• Hand instruments and supplies to clinicians during examinations.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Infection control

EHR familiarity

Pediatrics experience

Room prep and sanitation

Education

High School/GED

Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Louisville, KY, United States of America

Looking for a fun, team environment? Want to earn good pay and excellent benefits? Join Team Shawnee!

The Medical Assistant is responsible for maintaining good and timely patient flow; for maintaining safety standards using protective devices, hand washing, universal precautions and other infection control measures. This position prepares examination rooms for patients keeping the rooms neat, clean and appropriately stocked; cleans instruments and prepares them to be autoclaved, disposes of contaminated supplies, and sets up medical laboratory equipment as required. The MA informs providers of the clinical record of communication with patients concerning health matters, verbally and through EHR system and assists providers in maintaining accurate EHR records. This role assists providers in examining and treating patients by handing them instruments and materials or performing tasks as directed.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• High School degree/GED required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Minimum one-year work experience in a medical setting; previous experience working with pediatrics is a plus.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
• Additional credentialing documents will be required during onboarding as we are an FQHC

Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center (SCHC) is a 501(c)3 Federally Qualified Health Center located in the Shawnee Neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. SCHC seeks to transform the community by sharing the love of Christ in word and deed, to facilitate community development and wholistic healthcare through the empowerment of the residents in the community.

Certification Requirements (All)

CPR/BLS Certificate

Additional Information / Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K/403b Plan