Certified Medical Assistant

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Under the direction of the health care provider and unit manager, the CMA is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well- being of all patients. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as : measures blood pressure, records, weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to collect urine drug specimens, draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and / or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and / or nasal administration.
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Formulates and documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and / or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider (s).
• Ensure safety checklists / quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for the patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience :

High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Preferred Education and Experience :

Two year medical assistant experience preferred.

Required Licensure and Certifications :

BLS-CPR

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training :

Ability to perform urine drug screens, administer injections.

Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.

Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

Through knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.

Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.

Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.

Good computer skills using a medical management application.

Possess a strong work ethic and a high level or professionalism.