Medical Assistant - Edgewood IM/Pediatrics

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc.; Edgewood (KY); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

No nights, holidays, or weekends

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Zusammenfassung

St. Elizabeth Physicians in Edgewood, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers in an IM/Pediatrics setting. The role involves taking patient vitals, preparing patients for exams, and ensuring compliance with OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA.

The position offers no nights, holidays, or weekends and includes PTO, benefits, and opportunities for growth. Responsibilities include assisting during exams, preparing specimens, administering medications, and

Qualifikationen

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year MA/CNA/PCA/STNA or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience
• Completion of MA program with hands-on externship
• EMT certification or health/science degree with clinical care experience

Aufgaben

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vitals.
• Assist providers during examinations and nursing procedures.
• Collect laboratory specimens and prepare/ administer medications as directed.
• Ensure accurate charting and revenue cycle documentation.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and sterilization of equipment.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

MA program completion with hands-on externship

SEP Internship completion

EMT certification

Health/Biological Sciences degree with clinical exposure

Jobbeschreibung

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 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-Exempt Right 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. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi‑specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting‑edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.