Medical Assistant (non Certified) - Outpatient Adult East

Seven Counties Services•Louisville, KY

23h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports outpatient adult clinical care by assisting with direct patient care procedures, obtaining patient histories, performing metabolic profiles, and completing other assigned clinical tasks. The role obtains vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit as directed by an LPN or RN, rounds frequently, and reports client needs to nursing staff as appropriate. The Medical Assistant performs UDS and HCG testing in accordance with CLIA standards; maintains accurate inventories of medicines and medical supplies; and, under direct orders from a medical provider, supervises self-administered medication or administers medication according to the clinical program’s protocols. The role coordinates medication clinic appointments, processes provider-authorized refills, arranges outside medical appointments, obtains requested medical information, and maintains accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory and licensure standards. Staff are expected to demonstrate principle-centered leadership, responsiveness to customer service, and a continuous quality improvement orientation. They are also expected to understand and follow policies and procedures concerning safety management and Joint Commission standards. Incumbents may be assigned other job-related tasks beyond those listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience working as a Medical Assistant in a licensed healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks, obtain patient histories, perform metabolic profiles, and complete other assigned tasks.
Obtain vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit as directed by an LPN or RN.
Round frequently on clients and address or report client needs to an LPN or RN as appropriate.
Perform UDS and HCG testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
Maintain accurate inventories of medicines and medical supplies.
Under direct orders from the medical provider, supervise self-administered client medication or administer medication according to the clinical program’s protocols.
Schedule and monitor medication clinic appointments with medical providers in coordination with site business staff.
Authorize drug refills as ordered by the medical provider and telephone or fax prescriptions to the pharmacy.
Schedule outside medical appointments for clients as ordered by the medical provider.
Obtain medical information requested by the medical provider.
Maintain current and accurate documentation and comply with regulatory and licensure standards.
Follow applicable safety management policies and procedures and Joint Commission standards, while supporting customer service responsiveness and continuous quality improvement.