Medical Assistant, Primary Care, Days, Full-Time

Overview

Company Description

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

Harrison Memorial Hospital - A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) - Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office - A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.

KidTown Daycare - A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.

Specialty Clinics - Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy - Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

Job Skills / Requirements

Job Summary/Purpose


Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone, answering or referring to inquiries. Shows patients to their exam room and takes patient vital signs, obtains basic medical history, reason for current visit, confirms allergies, and reconciles medications. Assists the physician or provider in the clinical treatment of patients, including assistance within office procedures and documentation. Works directly as a liaison between physician/provider and patient. Responsible for the preparation of the medical charts, scanning of documents, notifying physician/provider of any lab/imaging results, and associated clerical functions, including answering telephones and scheduling patient appointments. Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies for exam rooms. Protects patient's rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information. May assist as needed with obtaining prior authorizations for medications and/or procedural orders by successfully completing the authorization process with commercial payers.


Essential Key Job Responsibilities
• Obtain and document vitals
• Perform medication reconciliation
• Lab draws and injections.
• Assist in documentation of medical, family and social histories
• Cross trained with other office staff so that they may offer coverage and/or assistance on an as needed basis.
• Maintains inventory for exam rooms.
• Maintains complete confidentiality regarding all aspects of the practice.
• May assist as needed with obtaining prior authorizations for procedural orders by successfully completing the authorization process with all commercial payers.
• Basic understanding of use of CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Competent in other skills pertinent to designated office, such as dress changings, suture removal, EKG's, etc.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Collect and prepare samples of blood and other specimens for laboratory tests.


Role Minimum Qualifications


Required Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent


Required Licensure and Certifications -At Hire

• SRNA issued through the Kentucky Board of Nursing with no restrictions

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Detail-oriented
• Must be able to comprehend medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of experience

Education Requirements (All)


HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

Certification Requirements (All)


SRNA or CMA upon hire

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

This job reports to the Department Manager

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift , Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm .