Medical Assistant - Outpatient

Seven Counties Services; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Counties Services in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, is seeking staff to support inpatient client care with medication administration and personal assistance. Under supervision, you will help with vital signs, documentation, and coordinating medical services.

Preferred CNA or CMA certification; high school diploma required. This role involves direct patient interaction, safety procedures, and adherence to clinical protocols in a busy facility.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Preferred CNA or CMA/CMMA certification.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises self-administered client medication per program protocols.
• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks.
• Obtains vital signs, height, and weight for inpatients as directed by staff.
• Maintains accurate documentation and patient records.
• Authorizes drug refills and communicates prescriptions to the pharmacy.
• Schedules outside medical appointments for clients.
• Transports clients to clinics and hospitals as needed.
• Administers First Aid and CPR when required.
• Maintains inventory of medicines and medical supplies.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

Patient care support

Documentation

Education

High School or GED

CNA or CMA certification

Job description

Job Description:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSUnder direct orders given by the MD or APRN, supervises self-administered client medication, depending on the specific clinical program’s protocols. Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks. Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques) as directed. Provides frequent rounding on clients and address/report client needs to LPN/RN as appropriate. Obtains vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit as directed by the LPN/RN. Performs UDS/HCG testing adhering to CLIA standards. Maintains accurate inventory of medicines and medical supplies. Authorizes drug refills as ordered by the medical provider and telephones/faxes prescriptions to the pharmacy. Schedules outside medical appointments for clients as ordered by the medical provider. Obtains necessary medical information as requested by the medical provider. Maintains current and accurate documentation. Transports clients to clinics and hospitals within walking distance of facility as needed. Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.EDUCATIONHigh School or GEDDesired: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or CMMA)EXPERIENCEPreferred but not requiredPHYSICAL DEMANDSPosition has no unusual physical demands.Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients/patients.Normal work tasks may involve a high level of frequent and ongoing exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.Time Type:Full time