Certified Medical Assistant - Military veterans preferred

**Overview**Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital located in the rapidly growing southeastern section of Lexington Kentucky. We provide care for patients in Fayette and surrounding counties. At Saint Joseph East ambulatory surgery 24-hour emergency care and women’s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient program. Additional specialty services include Heart Care Breast Care Sleep Care and Weight Loss Surgery. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.**Responsibilities**JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSEUnder the direction of the health care provider, the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patientcare that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests such as:measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed byestablished clinical protocols.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 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 inhalantadministration.• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.• Communicate 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 andorderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.• Document 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 patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performedwithin this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all jobresponsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties asassigned.**Qualifications**Required Education and Experience:• High school diploma or equivalent required.• Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certificationrequired or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required ifapplicable.• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course orcurrent/valid Medication Aide certification by state agencyrequired if applicable• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS)required• 1 year of experience preferredRequired Licensure and Certifications: CMA/RMARequired Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilitiesand Training:• Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administerinjections.• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.• Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic andtreatment room procedures.• Through knowledge of the meaning and use of medicalterminology and abbreviations.• Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the abilityto take appropriate action in questionable or emergencysituations.• Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.• Good computer skills using a medical managementapplication.• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level ofprofessionalism.**Pay Range**$17.04 - $23.43 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.