Medical Assistant for TCPrimary Care

Trigg County Hospital Inc; Cadiz (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigg County Hospital Inc in Cadiz, KY is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers in a busy outpatient setting. The role includes preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, and assisting with in-office procedures.

Responsibilities also cover performing point-of-care testing, collecting and preparing lab specimens, documenting verbal orders in the EMR, and assisting with medication administration as directed. A CMA program completion is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of Certified Medical Assistant program required.
• Internship experience per RMA/CMA program; in-office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider with exams and in-office procedures.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
• Perform point-of-care testing and collect/prepare lab specimens.
• Receive and document verbal orders in the EMR promptly.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a provider.
• Address patient requests and inquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Lab specimen collection

Point-of-care testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CADIZ, KY 42211Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: Days

Responsible for assisting the provider, as directed, in the process of providing professional services for patients when needed, including but not limited to, preparing patients for examination, taking vital signs, assisting the physician during the exam, perform point of care testing, collecting and preparing lab specimens, properly receiving and documenting verbal orders from provider, preparing and administering medications as directed by a provider, authorizing prescription refills as directed, assisting provider with in-office procedures, addressing items as assigned in EMR in a timely manner, addressing patient requests and inquiries in a timely manner, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: must be certified/registered within six months of hire


• Education: High School Diploma or GED required


• Completion of Certified Medical Assistant program


• Experience: Internship as required by RMA/CMA program, required. Experience in physician’s office preferred, minimum one year experience in clinical setting