Medical Assistant

OVP Health • Inez, KY

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider in any necessary duties or responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant are: Assesses the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting with the patient. Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards. Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment. Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and co-workers. Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development. Uses knowledge and judgment needed to meet the medical needs of patient. Assist with calling in medications for family practice patients. Maintains Prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services when needed. Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program
• Certified Medical Assistant in Kentucky.
• Minimum 1 year medical experience.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Leadership.
• Learning Orientation.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Collaboration.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of professional medical theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional medical to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting with the patient.
• Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards.
• Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development.
• Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet the medical needs of patient.
• Assist with calling in medications for family practice patients.
• Maintains Prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services when needed.
• Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED