MEDICAL ASSISTANT I (FHC) - Full-time and PRN positions

Job TitleMedical AssistantJob DescriptionCHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK Under general supervision performs clerical and patient care work. Responsible for assisting providers by performing administrative, clinical and basic lab assignments.Examples of DutiesEXAMPLES 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 standard precautions. Performs related work as required.Minimum RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school graduation or its equivalent. Possession of a Medical Assistant diploma from an educational institution OR a certification/registration as a Medical Assistant. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted as determined applicable by Civil Service. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS Moves and/or lifts more than 100 lbs when positioning patients or when assisting them on and off the examination table. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 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.Supplemental InformationAn Equal Opportunity Employer Test Weights Math Test: pass/fail Training & Experience: 100%Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience, as listed on your application and/or resume, as submitted here. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02/2010 to 08/2015) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week. CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS: - Portland 2215 Portland Avenue Louisville KY 40212 View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 8:00am - noon Sunday: ClosedFHC - East Broadway 834 East Broadway Louisville KY 40204 Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm Sunday: ClosedFHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless) 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville KY 40202 Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Saturday - Sunday: ClosedFHC - Iroquois 4100 Taylor Blvd Louisville KY 40215 Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday: ClosedFHC - Fairdale 1000 Neighborhood Place Fairdale KY 40118 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm Saturday - Sunday: ClosedFHC - Southwest 9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220 Louisville KY 40272 Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday: ClosedFHC - Americana 4805 Southside Drive Louisville KY 40214 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday: ClosedMedical Dental Vision Group Term Life Supplemental Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Sick Leave Vacation Holiday Pay Bereavement Leave Kentucky Retirement Systems 457 Deferred Comp Tuition Assistance