Medical Assistant- Edgewood Primary Care

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends.

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403b with Match

Opportunity for Career Growth

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare is seeking a Medical Assistant for Edgewood Primary Care. The role provides clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers, greets and prepares patients, and ensures HIPAA/OSHA/CLIA compliance.

The position emphasizes accurate charting and patient communication in a fast-paced primary care setting. The Medical Assistant will support exam rooms, assist with examinations, and help with specimens and medications under provider direction.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Must have one of the following experience paths: MA/CNA/PCA/STNA/SEH Clinical Care Tech, MA program externship, SEP internship, EMT certification, or Health/Biological Sciences degree with hands-on clinical care

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs and document in chart
• Document patient history and provide clear directions to patients
• Prepare the patient for the exam and assist the provider during the examination
• Perform nursing procedures under supervision of providers
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic tests
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the provider
• Maintain logs and complete forms for revenue cycle and compliance

Skills

Clinical support

Patient communication

Excel/Word/Outlook

OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

MA program with externship

SEP Internship

EMT certification

Health/Biological sciences degree with hands-on clinical care

Job description

Medical Assistant- Edgewood Primary Care

20 Medical Village Dr Edgewood, Kentucky

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 Primary Care

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.

Ref. Number
JR314604

Job Category
Patient and Clinical Support

Job Type
Medical Assistant

Department
Edgewood Primary Care SEP

Shift
1st Shift

Hours
40 hours