MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLINIC 6

PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC.; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pikeville Medical Center Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team in Pikeville, KY. The role involves preparing patients for exams, documenting vitals and histories, and assisting providers during procedures in a high-volume outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include wound care, sterile technique, patient education, and coordination of preoperative assessments. BLS and MA program/registry are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a medical assistant program or registry.
• One year of experience as a medical assistant is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, medication reconciliation, and chief complaints.
• Assist physicians during examinations and office procedures.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, sutures and staple removal as directed.
• Apply and manage casts, braces, and orthopedic immobilization devices.
• Educate patients on use of orthopedic braces and durable medical equipment.
• Provide patient education on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and postoperative care.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for procedures.
• Assist with sterile procedures including joint injections and biopsies.
• Coordinate and complete preoperative assessments and education.
• Review lab results, imaging, and preoperative documentation.
• Triage patient phone calls and communicate with providers.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Patient assessments

Medical history collection

Wound care support

EMR documentation

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or registry

Tools

EMR system

Job description

• Location 911 BYPASS ROAD,BUILDING A,Pikeville, KY, 41501,United States
• Job Category OTHER PROFESSIONALS
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Description

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, medication reconciliation, and chief complaints.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners during examinations and office procedures.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture and staple removal as directed.
• Apply, remove, and modify casts, splints, braces, and orthopedic immobilization devices.
• Fit and educate patients on the use of orthopedic braces, boots, slings, walkers, crutches, and other durable medical equipment.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, postoperative care, cast care, wound care, and activity restrictions.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for office procedures.
• Assist providers during sterile procedures including joint injections, aspirations, fracture reductions, biopsies, and minor surgical procedures.
• Coordinate and complete preoperative assessments and education.
• Review laboratory results, imaging, and required preoperative documentation.
• Answer and triage patient phone calls using clinical judgment and established protocols.
• Assess patient concerns and communicate appropriately with providers.
• Accurately document patient assessments, procedures, treatments, and communications within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain complete, timely, and compliant medical records.
• Work collaboratively with multiple orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, radiology staff, therapists, surgery schedulers, and ancillary departments.
• Promote efficient patient flow while maintaining excellent patient care and customer service.
Serve as a clinical resource for patients and team members.
• Assist providers with documentation and order entry as appropriate
• Reinforce postoperative instructions and follow-up care.
• Monitor recovery progress through office visits and telephone follow-up.
• Ensure proper sterilization and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures for safety and comfort.

Requirements

Successful completion of medical assistant program or proof of registry. One year of experience as a medical assistant is preferred. BLS required.

Summary

A non-exempt position responsible for providing care to patients under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor.