Medical Assistant at Med Center Health – Russellville, Kentucky
Med Center Health
Russellville, Kentucky, 42276, United States
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About This Position
Medical Assistant
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Position Summary
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Assists provider in completing office examinations. Administers treatment and therapeutic procedures as directed by provider. Gathers patient information and conducts limited evaluation as required. Performs related technical tasks that support and complement the provider. Assists with patient and family education. Performs Laboratory functions such as obtaining and processing laboratory specimens.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Work Experience
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Previous clinical experience in a physician’s office preferred.
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Education-
Completion of a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or equivalent training program required. A combination of work experience and on-the-job training in a physician practice environment may serve in lieu of the required training program.
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Certifications/Licensure-
Registered Medical Assistant preferred.
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Job Specific Performance Standards
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The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Triages patients (including obtaining vital signs) and documents patient information. Communicates to healthcare providers as needed.
- Obtains and processes laboratory specimens by various collection methods. Administers and documents subcutaneous, intradermal, and IM injections.
- Performs and assists with examinations and procedures as directed by the provider.
- Participates in patient education 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.
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Job Location
Russellville, Kentucky, 42276, United States
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