Medical Assistant- Highland Heights Primary Care

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc.; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends

PTO Medical, Dental, and Vision

403b with Match Opportunity for Career

Job summary

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant for Highland Heights Primary Care in Kentucky.

The role provides clinical support to physicians, delivers patient instructions per providers, and ensures compliance with OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA regulations while completing essential duties for business operations. Benefits include no nights, holidays, or weekends, PTO across medical/dental/vision, and a 403b with matching opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• MA Program completion or hands-on MA externship is required.
• Completion of SEP Internship or EMT certification is preferred.
• Degree in Health or Biological Sciences with hands-on clinical patient care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, document in chart.
• Document patient history in chart.
• Prepare patient for exam and assist providers during examination.
• Perform nursing procedures under supervision.
• Collect laboratory specimens and perform basic tests.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the provider.
• Maintain logs and checks (e.g., fridge temps, emergency meds, expired meds).
• Ensure HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA compliance.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interaction

Clinical support

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Medical Assistant Program completion

EMT certification

SEP Internship completion

Degree in Health or Biological Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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- Highland Heights 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.

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