Medical Assistant-Certified in Morehead, Kentucky at St. Claire Regional Medical Center

The Medical Assistant - Certified performs clinical and clerical duties necessary for patient care.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Performs point-of-care skills such as phlebotomy, preparing specimens for transport, and in-clinic lab testing.
• Performs clinical procedures as permitted by certification and as assigned.
• Prepares and administers medications.
• Transcribes orders accurately and completely.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Participates in the clinic patient registration and check-out process. Schedules outpatient diagnostic testing after obtaining pre-authorizations and precertifications.
• Maintains and communicates accurate provider schedules and patient appointments.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation timely.
• Responds to medication refill requests and EMR workload messages timely to include medication pre-authorization process as deemed necessary.

Education:
Graduate from a Medical Assisting program

Experience:
None required. Previous nursing/clinical experience in a physician's office practice preferred

Licensure/Certification:
Certification in Medical Assisting required