Medical Assistant (MA) - OP Infusion Therapy

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

10d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled clinical professional who provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of a provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to completing the patient’s chief complaint by collecting measures such as respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature; documenting patient and family needs; participating in care planning and implementation; and, when authorized, administering ordered medications within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. The role also includes preparing patients for examinations and supporting clinical and administrative operations. The position is in OP Infusion Therapy at Lourdes, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on days/afternoons.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program within 30 days of employment.
• Active Medical Assisting certification from an accepted certifying organization within 12 months of the start date. Listed certifications include CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, and NRCMA, subject to stated state restrictions.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; at Bon Secours Mercy Health it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and teams in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, phone, and fax machine.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an externship or clinical lab training.
• One year of recent Medical Assisting experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification at hire is preferred for Bon Secours Mercy Health locations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.
• Collect patient data and identify significant changes in condition, reporting them to the provider.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate problems to the provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource.
• Demonstrate standards of excellence in care in interactions with internal and external customers.
• Maintain clinical and administrative skills in accordance with departmental competency guidelines and daily operational needs.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, and other information, such as test results, in medical records.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician and within applicable scope and guidelines.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing.
• Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information to pharmacies as directed by a provider.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians’ instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
• Complete skills or competency checklists to assist physicians in examining and treating patients, including handing instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, and changing wound dressings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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