Medical Assistant (75359)

Women's Care•London, KY

14h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care for patients in accordance with established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits and examinations, assists providers with treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing, and supports patients and family members before, during, and after a doctor’s visit. The Medical Assistant also maintains examination, procedure, laboratory, and other patient-care areas, and performs clinical tasks such as documenting patient information, taking vital signs, and—where applicable—collecting specimens, performing phlebotomy, and administering injections as directed by a provider. The role includes educating patients as directed by providers, relaying messages, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, and treating internal and external customers courteously. The Medical Assistant participates in team and professional development activities, attends required meetings, follows HIPAA requirements, and embodies Women’s Care’s mission and core values. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections, if applicable.
Ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions.
Ability to interact and communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal personnel, providers, outside organizations, patients, and patients’ family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the people and groups described.
Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic medical records application.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Nice To Haves

For Florida positions, Certified Medical Assistant certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within the first 120 days of employment. Eligibility for employment and certification requires graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or service in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with honorable discharge.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment through Women’s Care training.
Experience working in OB/GYN or primary care.
Experience with the eCW electronic medical records application.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing.
Assist patients and family members before, during, and after a doctor’s visit.
Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, laboratory areas, and other patient-care areas according to established policies and procedures.
Record patients’ medical histories, health maintenance information, and chief complaints.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
Where applicable, perform phlebotomy, administer injections, and collect other specimens as directed by the provider and according to established procedures.
Educate patients by providing information and instructions as directed by the provider.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Sterilize medical instruments according to established standards and procedures.
Relay messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
Represent the office professionally and treat internal and external customers courteously and cooperatively.
Participate in team activities and professional development activities, and attend required meetings.
Demonstrate and embody the Women’s Care mission and core values.
Comply with HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.