Medical Assistant - PT

Job Details

Job Location:

Livingston CARE Clinic - Salem, KY 42078

Education Level: Not Specified Travel Percentage:
Negligible Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Health Care

Provides professional nursing care of clinic patients following established standards and practices. Supports clinic staff by performing duties to enhance their productivity.

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatment to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Arranges for patient testing, admissions and insurance referrals.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintains and reviews patients records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examinations results.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares a list of medical supplies needed.
• Screens and refers pharmaceutical representatives.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains lab and controls for lab machines where applicable.
• Blood draws and IVs per doctors orders. Maintain safety for patient and nurse.
• Will assist with duties required to keep clinic operational.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, and gives routine information in accordance with established procedures.
• Files records daily in appropriate sections of patient charts and keeps charts in proper order.
• Maintains chronological order in placing reports in patient records.
• Destroys outdated records and medication following established procedures for retention and destruction.
• Makes up new patient charts. Repairs damaged charts. Assists in locating and filing records.
• Follows medical records policies and procedures.
• Is familiar with the Quality System including the Quality Policy and Procedures.
• Ensures applicable patients are reminded of periodic check-ups.
• Performs related work as requested.
• Maintains outdate logs and medication logs.
• Assists provider in obtaining information to adhere to professional standards and policies.
• Performs EKGS.
• Removes sutures and performs dressing changes.
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed by the provider.
• Coding for approval of patient tests

• Medical patient care experience and training of a general nursing nature.
• Computer proficiency recommended.

• BLS and/or ACLS certification recommended.
• Phlebotomy certification recommended.

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Well lighted environmentally controlled office settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.