Medical Assistant II: Patient Care & EMR Pro

The Christ Hospital; Lookout Heights (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under physician direction, help maintain patient flow during clinic hours, and accurately document review of systems, vital signs, medical history, and medication lists in the EMR.

You will prepare patient charts in EMR, obtain diagnostic information, coordinate with laboratories and outside facilities, and support staff by handling calls, scheduling, check-ins and check-outs, and basic clerical tasks in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate Degree and/or Certified/Registered MA preferred.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or previous Medical Assisting experience required.
• 2 to 5 years MA or other relevant experience preferred; practice in different care settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient flow during clinic hours.
• Documents review of systems; measures vital signs; updates medical history and medications.
• Records patient information in the EMR and prepares charts for visits.
• Assists in training of new employees.
• Refills medications and pre-authorizes as needed; handles calls and scheduling.
• Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and other routine diagnostic tasks as assigned.
• Maintains safety, confidentiality, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

EMR

Scheduling

Verbal communication

Phlebotomy

EKG

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree / Certified CMA

Tools

EMR system

Scheduling systems

Practice Management system

Job description

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under physician direction, help maintain patient flow during clinic hours, and accurately document review of systems, vital signs, medical history, and medication lists in the EMR.

You will prepare patient charts in EMR, obtain diagnostic information, coordinate with laboratories and outside facilities, and support staff by handling calls, scheduling, check-ins and check-outs, and basic clerical tasks in a