Medical Assistant
Job Description:
Family Health Center is hiring for full time
and part time Medical Assistants.
Minimum Salary: $11.00 per hour
Under general supervision performs clerical and patient care work.
Responsible for assisting physicians by performing administrative, clinical and basic lab assignments.
Job Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Moves and/or lifts more than 100 lbs when positioning patients or when assisting them on and off the examination table. High school graduation or its equivalent. Completion of a Medical Assistant Program. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted as determined applicable by Civil Service. Must wear protective equipment as mandated by OSHA. Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC. Must be able to provide own transportation. Must work varied work schedule. Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunization, or have signed a declination form within 10 days of initial assignment.
Job Responsibilities:
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrations of the work of this class). Handles patient inquiries, schedules appointments, answers telephone and communicates with providers. Receives, registers and directs patients to proper areas for examinations. Prepares medical charts for new patients, records medical history, assesses and documents chief complaints and checks and records vital signs, height and weight. Assists providers with examination and procedures. Performs various clinical tests and administers immunizations and injections. Makes appropriate entries on patient's chart. Obtains specimens, performs and documents basic lab tests, and prepares specimens for transport to appropriate lab. Provides appropriate patient care based on age appropriate growth and development principles. Assists in patients' needs as requested. Cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization. Cleans, stocks and orders supplies for exam rooms. Travels between satellite clinics. Adheres to universal precautions. Performs related work as required. Knowledge of patient needs as reflected by the patient's age and the ability to provide age appropriate care for patients served based on knowledge of growth and development principles. Knowledge of medical terminology relative to administering physical examinations. Knowledge of basic lab procedures. Ability to learn the policies and procedures of the Family Health Centers. Ability to use medical equipment. Ability to maintain confidential medical records. Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to observe and detect unfavorable reactions of patients during examinations. Ability to tolerate stress. Ability to be tactful and diplomatic when dealing with patients and the general public. Skill in performing venipunctures, immunizations and injections.
Job Benefits:
Serious inquiries only. Our application and hiring process is lengthy. We are seeking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the PASSION to work at FHC. We have an EXCELLENT work environment and our benefits include KY retirement, 30+ annual paid leave days, a free health insurance option, $1000 HSA, and much more.
Apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or apply in person at:
Louisville Metro – Human Resources Dept
517 Court Place
Suite 301
Louisville, KY 40202
EOE
