Lexington Clinic·Lexington, Kentucky
The Medical Assistant supports the patient care team by performing various clinical activities and technical procedures for clinic patients. They are responsible for the operation and care of the nursing unit under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager.
The Medical Assistant / Certified Medical Assistant functions as a member of the patient care team, contributing to the health management of the patients; performs a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for Clinic patients, many in assistance to section physicians and under the direction and supervision of the Patient Care Manager; maintains primary responsibility for all technical procedures and the operation and care of the nursing unit in the department.
Formal training which will probably be indicated by certification from an accredited medical assistant program; current CPR certification required; preferred experience.
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients, equipment and supplies; motor coordination and manual dexterity; articulate speech; ability to read and understand orders; visual acuity and ability to distinguish colors.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Lexington Clinic offers the following Benefits for full-time employee's.
Health Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dental Insurance, Employee Life & AD/D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Paid Biweekly by Direct Deposit, Vision Insurance, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, 401K.
Candidates should have formal training and certification from an accredited medical assistant program and a current CPR certification. Physical ability to move patients and equipment and manual dexterity are required.
Market context
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