Medical Assistant - Hebron Conner Primary Care

St. Elizabeth; Hebron (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Hebron. This role involves providing essential clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards, and delivering exceptional patient care. You'll be responsible for measuring vital signs, documenting patient histories, and assisting in various medical procedures. With a focus on community care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403b with Match

Opportunity for Career Growth

Qualifications

• Minimum education required is a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Preferred credentials include CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA, or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers.
• Document patient history and vital signs accurately.
• Assist with examinations and perform nursing procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Medical Documentation

Communication Skills

Triage Skills

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Medical Assistant - Hebron Conner Primary Care

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 Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

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:

• One year of experience as an MA or CNA or other allied health experience
• Completion of an 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.