Medical Assistant (CMA/ RMA)

Family Practice Asn•Lexington, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Care Assistant is an integral member of the Clinical Care Team, supporting patient flow and care delivery at Family Practice Associates’ Hamburg and Brannon Crossing locations. The role performs patient assessments, assists providers with procedures, conducts diagnostic testing, administers medications, and coordinates referrals and follow-up care while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to clinical protocols. The employee must be willing to work at both locations.

Requirements

Graduate of a medical program, which may include nursing assistant, medical assistant, L.P.N., or R.N., with certification in the respective program.
Ability to work well under stress and manage high patient volume.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
Fine motor skills for injections, phlebotomy, and other diagnostic tests.
Motor skills to move quickly from room to room, assist patients with ambulation, push a wheelchair, and support patient mobility.
Physical ability to sit, stand, and stretch repeatedly and lift loads of less than 10 pounds.
Willingness to work at both the Hamburg and Brannon Crossing locations.

Responsibilities

Preload patient charts daily, as assigned.
Obtain patient history, assess the current complaint, measure vital signs, order procedures and tests according to FPA standard protocols, and document in the electronic medical record.
Assist providers in performing procedures, including office surgery and Pap smears.
Perform non-physician diagnostic procedures, including electrocardiograms, audiometry, and pulmonary function testing.
Administer medications as ordered, including oral medications, therapeutic injectables, immunizations, and allergy injections.
Monitor therapeutic responses to medications, including repeat blood pressure readings, pain relief, and adverse reactions as indicated.
Perform equipment maintenance and upkeep to ensure medical equipment is in good working order.
Assist with lunch coverage as assigned.
Stock and set up exam rooms for patient care.
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable instruments and packs.
Schedule STAT diagnostic and referral appointments and communicate preparation instructions and appropriate follow-up.
Perform task-basket responsibilities, including tracking test results.
Perform other duties required for efficient office operation and quality care and service.