Medical Assistant - Ortho Now part time

Baptist Health • Northfield, KY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides quality patient care promptly and professionally, assists with patient education, and communicates patient information to and from the physician. The role includes direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under physician supervision, as well as other assigned duties within the scope of the position.

The position is based at Baptist Ortho Now and is regular part-time work on the first shift. The work environment is indoors, protected from weather but subject to temperature changes, with minimal noise and substantial computer work. The role includes some exposure to infectious disease and hazardous chemicals, occasional exposure to radiation and electrical-shock risk, and frequent interaction with patients and coworkers.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical training through a certificate program, or at least two years of experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting.
• Required medical training may be in LPN, laboratory, radiology, medical assisting, emergency medical technician, or physician-office work.
• BLS certification is required.
• Knowledge of glucometers, PT/INR machines, wheelchairs, and thermometers.
• Knowledge of urinalysis and EKG testing.
• Organizational, oral and written communication, computer, and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to pass all written and clinical tests.
• Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including frequent standing, walking, reaching, hand use, and repetitive actions; occasional lifting or carrying and pushing or pulling up to 15 pounds; clear speech; vision of 20/40 or better with or without correction; normal hearing sensitivity; and ability to distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

• Active Medical Assistant certification or registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, professional, quality patient care.
• Assist in delivering patient education.
• Communicate patient information to and from the physician.
• Provide direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under physician supervision.
• Assume other assigned tasks within the scope of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED