Medical Assistant - Edgewood IM/Pediatrics

St. Elizabeth; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights, holidays, or weekends

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision

403b with match

Career growth

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Edgewood IM/Pediatrics is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers.

This role includes taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, and documenting information in charts, while ensuring HIPAA/OSHA compliance and efficient patient flow. The position offers no nights, holidays, or weekends, with benefits including PTO and medical/dental/vision coverage.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED required or equivalent.
• Experience with patient intake and vitals preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Completion of MA program or SEP internship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to rooms and document vital signs.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Collect specimens and perform basic lab tests.
• Maintain supplies and clean/sterilize exam rooms.

Skills

Vital signs

Assisting providers

Patient instruction

Scribe experience

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant - Edgewood IM/Pediatrics# St. Elizabeth Careers## Medical Assistant - Edgewood IM/PediatricsApply: Edgewood, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: JR314610**Job Type:**Regular**Scheduled Hours:**40**Job Summary:**Reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader, the Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations and ensuring completion of all duties vital to business operations.**Job Description:****Job Title: Medical Assistant- Edgewood IM/Pediatrics****BENEFITS:*** No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends.* Paid Time Off* Medical, Dental, and Vision* 403b with Match* Opportunity for Career Growth **EDUCATION:**Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint **YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:**MUST have one of the following:* 1 year MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience.* Completion of MA Program including hands-on MA externship.* Completion of SEP Internship.* Completion of EMT certification.* Degree in Health or Biological Sciences inclusive of hands-on clinical patient care activities such as Athletic Trainer **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:**Preferred: An approved credential, such as the CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA or EMT **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients’ chart.* Document the appropriate patient history in patients’ chart.* Provide clear direction to the patient, address patient concerns about the exam and document appropriately in-patient chart* Prepare the patient for the exam* Assist the provider(s) during the examination.* Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of the providers.* Provide instructions to patient under direction of the provider(s).* Collecting/preparing laboratory specimens and performing basic laboratory tests.* Preparing and administering medications as directed by the provider.* Ensure all information is complete and accurate in-patient chart.* Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non-covered services, encounter form)* Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and workstation* Clean and disinfect exam rooms.* Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor.* OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance.* Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)* Assist with completion of patient requests.* Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls.* Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.* Completion of referral process/outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.* Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information.* Interact with Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.* If working as a scribe, will follow guidelines for scribing as described in the Scribe policy.* Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager. **MA CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS:***Requirements vary by practice and could include any or all of the following:** Obtaining vital signs (manual blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature)* Assisting providers with exams and procedures* Administering injections and immunizations* Performing EKG and other essential laboratory procedures* Collecting patient samples (fingerstick, throat/nose swabs, urine)* Answer and triage patient phone calls and questions**FLSA Status:**Non-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.