Medical Assistant - Certified

Position Overview

Location: Lousiville KY / Indiana

Type:

Certification:

Key Responsibilities

• Perform procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant
• Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs (including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and document all information in the patient’s chart
• Give instructions to patients as instructed by the physician or physician assistant
• Ensure that all related reports, labs and information are available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment
• Perform EKGs, injections, rapid lab tests, and blood draws
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants
• Maintain all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the clinical coordinator or practice administrator

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty
• Proficiency in medical terminology
• Strong grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHRs), if applicable
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Competence in performing phlebotomy and administering injections
• High school diploma; some college preferred