Medical Assistant- CMA / RMA (Full-Time)

Family Practice Asn•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Practice Associates was founded by Dr. Jeffrey Foxx in 1983 and has grown to one of the largest family practice groups in Central Kentucky. Today FPA is a group of primary care providers who are dedicated to giving family-centered care from birth to later years. FPA has over 20 primary providers including: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and a licensed professional counselor. With a professionally trained staff of CMA’s, receptionists, lab techs and others, FPA provides award winning care that has been recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) through the National Commission on Quality Assurance. FPA works diligently to offer Central Kentucky families enhanced access to medical care at its Hamburg & Brannon Crossing locations as well as online at www.fpalex.com . Clinical Care Assistants function as part of the Clinical Care Team at our Hamburg and Brannon Crossing locations to facilitate patient flow through the clinical area to include patient assessment, assisting with procedures, performing non-physician diagnostic testing as ordered, administering medications, scheduling referral appointments, and giving discharge instructions to patients.

Requirements

Must be willing to travel between locations (Hamburg and Brannon Crossing)
A graduate of a medical assisting program (Certified or Registered MAs preferred)
The ability to work well under stress and to manage high patient volume
Fine motor skills required for injections, phlebotomy and performing other diagnostic tests
Motor skills required to move quickly from room to room, to assist patients in ambulation, and to push a wheelchair
Physical ability to sit, stand and stretch repeatedly as well as lift loads of less than 10 pounds

Responsibilities

Preloading patient charts daily, as assigned
Perform patient history, assessment of current complaint, vital signs measurement, order procedures and test according to FPA standard protocols and document in an electronic medical record
Assist the physician in performing procedures (stress testing, office surgery, pap smears, etc.)
Perform non-physician diagnostic procedures (electrocardiogram, audiometry, and pulmonary function testing, etc.)
Administer medication as ordered, i.e., oral medications, therapeutic injectables, immunizations and allergy injections
Monitor therapeutic response to medications, such as repeat blood pressure readings, pain relief and/or adverse reactions as indicated
Perform needed equipment maintenance and upkeep to ensure good working order of medical equipment. Notify manager if any issues are present
Assist with lunch coverage as assigned
Stock and set up exam rooms for patient care
Schedule STAT diagnostic and referral appointments for patients and communicate preparation and proper follow-up
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable instruments and packs.
Perform Task basket and Procedure / Specialty tracking responsibilities
Document all contacts and treatments in the patient medical record, e.g., update pharmacy information
Other duties and responsibilities required for efficient operation of the office in order to provide quality care and service