Medical Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider in any necessary duties or responsibilities. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities of the  Medical Assistant are:

• Assesses the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting with the patient.
• Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards.
• Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development.
• Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet the medical needs of patient.
• Assist with calling in medications for family practice patients.
• Maintains Prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services when needed.
• Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program
• Certified Medical Assistant in Kentucky.
• Minimum 1 year medical experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency.
• Leadership.
• Learning Orientation.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Collaboration.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of professional medical theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional medical to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by and employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.    

• Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Operates a computer and keyboard

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position requiring travel between local offices.  Hours vary from location.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a medical professional office environment. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions described are representative of those that must be routinely met by and employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
• Smoke-free environment.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or a skill required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of Ohio Valley Physicians Inc. and contractual obligations.

EEO STATEMENT

OVP Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers ,leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OVP Health expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.