Outpatient CMA: Patient Care & Lab Support

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (Outpatient) to support physicians and nurses in a fast-paced outpatient clinic. You will perform basic clinical tasks, collect vital signs, document patient information, and assist with exams under supervision.

Required are National Medical Assistant certification and CPR, with high school completion. Prior clinic experience and basic medical terminology knowledge are preferred; phlebotomy may be an asset.

Qualifications

• Clinic-medical office experience preferred.
• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• National Medical Assistant certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Basic medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist or his designee.
• Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in the Clinic, hospital and community setting.
• Maintains lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner.
• Must be a National Certified Medical Assistant and must maintain certificate and complete all required CEUs.
• Observes all clinic protocols and procedures as written.
• Performs waived lab tests and lab internal QCs. Prepares samples for shipment to hospital lab.
• Prepares patient for provider exam and collects all baseline information and records in the patient chart.
• Takes patient vital signs, height and weight measurements. Records results in patient chart.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Job description

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (Outpatient) to support physicians and nurses in a fast-paced outpatient clinic. You will perform basic clinical tasks, collect vital signs, document patient information, and assist with exams under supervision.

Required are National Medical Assistant certification and CPR, with high school completion. Prior clinic experience and basic medical terminology knowledge are preferred; phlebotomy may be an asset.