Medical Assistant

Med Center Health • Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists providers with office examinations, administers treatments and therapeutic procedures as directed, gathers patient information, and conducts limited evaluations as required. The position performs technical tasks that support and complement the provider, helps educate patients and families, and carries out laboratory functions such as obtaining and processing specimens.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or equivalent training program; a combination of work experience and on-the-job training in a physician-practice environment may substitute.
• Previous clinical experience in a physician practice is preferred.
• Registered Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience in a physician practice.
• Registered Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Document patient information and communicate it to healthcare providers as needed.
• Triage patients, including obtaining vital signs, follow facility standing orders, and assist with preparation for examinations and special procedures.
• Obtain and process laboratory specimens using various collection methods.
• Administer and document subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections.
• Support patient education by providing literature or instruction about medications, supplies, and related topics.
• Keep examination rooms clean and prepared before each use in accordance with infection-control principles.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform quality control on equipment.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of supplies and medications, including ordering, storing, and reporting counts.
• Complete and document patient referrals according to department procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed