Medical Assistant (MA) - Obstetrics/Gynecology Physicians

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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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, including collecting measures such as respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature. The role documents patient and family needs, participates in planning and implementing care, and may administer ordered medications within the scope of medical assisting and applicable state guidelines.

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and patients in the Obstetrics/Gynecology Physicians department at Marshall Nemer Pavilion. The role includes clinical and administrative duties, requires adherence to legal responsibilities and departmental competencies, and may include other job-related duties as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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 the stated state restrictions.
• For Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations, BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire; for BSMH, 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 and 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 from the American Heart Association at hire for BSMH locations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to the legal responsibilities and requirements of the Medical Assistant role.
• Collect patient data and identify significant changes in condition, reporting them to the provider.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate problems to a 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 operational needs.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and 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, and other laboratory specimens; log and prepare them for testing.
• Provide pharmacies with authorized prescription and drug refill information as directed by the provider.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Perform general office duties, including answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
• Complete skills or competency checklists to assist physicians with examinations and treatment, 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED