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 / Purpose

Under the direction of the health care provider and unit manager, the CMA – Lead 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

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

Required Licensure and Certifications

Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable or equivalent.

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 5 days

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Two year medical assistant experience preferred.

Pay Range

$17.04 - $23.43 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.