Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Lab & Education Support

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in office examinations and patient care. This role includes gathering patient information, triaging, taking vital signs, and assisting with exams and procedures.

The ideal candidate has completion of a Medical Assistant or CNA program, previous clinical experience in a physician practice, and strong infection control and laboratory skills. Training in injections and patient education is valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant, CNA, or equivalent training program.
• Previous clinical experience in a physician practice preferred.
• Registered Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents patient information and communicates to healthcare providers as needed. Triages patients (including obtaining vital signs), follows standing orders for facility, and assists with preparation for examinations and special procedures.
• Obtains and processes laboratory specimens by various collection methods. Administers and documents subcutaneous, intradermal, and IM injections.
• Participates in patient education by providing literature or training regarding medications, use of supplies, etc.
• Insures cleanliness and preparedness of exam rooms before each use in accordance with infection control principles.
• Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and performs quality control on equipment. Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and/or medications including ordering, storing, and reporting inventory counts.
• Completes and documents patient referrals per department procedure.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient education

Infection control

Laboratory procedures

Education

Medical Assistant training

Certified Nursing Assistant training

Equivalent training program

Job description

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in office examinations and patient care. This role includes gathering patient information, triaging, taking vital signs, and assisting with exams and procedures.

The ideal candidate has completion of a Medical Assistant or CNA program, previous clinical experience in a physician practice, and strong infection control and laboratory skills. Training in injections and patient education is valued.