Medical Assistant- Florence Pediatrics

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; 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's Florence Pediatrics SEP is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers, prep patients for exams, and help maintain accurate records.

You will collect vital signs, assist with procedures, administer medications as directed, and ensure OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA compliance while contributing to a compassionate, patient-centered team. This 40-hour, first-shift role offers benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision, a 403(b)

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• One of several established MA/clinical care pathways listed in the qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vital signs.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures.
• Collect specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Maintain patient charts and complete revenue forms.
• Ensure OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA compliance.
• Triage and process patient messages.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections/Immunizations

EKG

Lab procedures

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

7300 Turfway Road Suite 100 Florence, 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- Florence Pediatrics

BENEFITS

• No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends. Exceptions include Urgent Care and After-Hours Clinics
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

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.

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 an MA Program and MA Externship
• Completion of SEP MA Internship
• Completion of EMT Certification Program
• Degree in Health or Biological Sciences inclusive of hands-on clinical patient care activities

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: An approved credential, such as the CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA or EMT

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
JR313362

Job Category
Patient and Clinical Support

Job Type
Medical Assistant

Department
Florence Pediatrics SEP

Shift
1st Shift

Hours
40 hours