Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures Expert

Grace Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Health in Kentucky seeks a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for physician examinations, assist in exams and procedures, and support the care team in a faith-based community health center.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting histories in the EMR, performing basic labs, assisting with immunizations and minor procedures, managing supplies, and ensuring patient confidentiality and a safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high-school diploma and either significant on-the-job experience or certification as a medical assistant.
• Completed a recognized medical assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to exam room.
• Take vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, respirations, height, weight.
• Document chief complaint and medical histories in the electronic medical record.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist the physician with procedures.
• Perform in-office labs such as phlebotomy and urinalysis.
• Prepare and administer immunizations and injections as needed.
• Assist with minor surgeries and various exams.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and proper equipment.

Skills

Pleasant personality

Cooperative attitude

Medical assistant program

Written and oral communication

Computer skills

Education

High-school diploma

Medical assistant certification

Job description

Grace Health in Kentucky seeks a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for physician examinations, assist in exams and procedures, and support the care team in a faith-based community health center.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting histories in the EMR, performing basic labs, assisting with immunizations and minor procedures, managing supplies, and ensuring patient confidentiality and a safe clinical environment.