As a leader in senior living care, Masonic Homes Kentucky knows its services are only as good as the people delivering them. That’s why Masonic has created a work environment where employees are valued and supported both on the job and personally. Along with flexible schedules, same day pay and educational support, Masonic’s perks include a reduced cost Verizon phone plan, free TARC passes, competitive benefits package, employee assistance program and uniforms. Join a team of Passionate People INSPIRING LIVES.

Masonic cares about the well-being of our employees. We provide easy access to programs and resources to help with the mental health, work, and life challenges.?We believe in creating an inclusive culture supported by reducing workplace stress and fostering a healthy environment.

Primary Purpose: Masonic Homes Kentucky hosts an on-site primary care clinic to serve the residents, employees and local community. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers.

Qualifications/Skills Needed:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist preferably in a primary care setting and providing direct patient care.

· Phlebotomy certification a plus, or a Certified MA from the National Health Career Association (NHA).

· Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate, a plus.

· Knowledge of clinical work flow, medical terminology, EMR systems and insurance payers.

· Must be able to work independently and to maintain focus for long periods of time.

· Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• The Medical Assistant will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices.
• Primary duty is patient phlebotomy.
• Duties may include: checking in patients, obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature) and medication reconciliation, gathering patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking clinic with supplies, navigating electronic health record system, scheduling and following-up with appointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures and consultations.
• Performs other procedures such as EKG, lab tests and injections (once competency has been assessed).
• Communicates with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and will uphold mission and core values that drive service excellence.
• Manages the coordination and flow of patients throughout the patients visit to create an exceptional patient experience
• Proactively checks the provider's schedule and review information within the patient record to ensure that all required information is available prior to their visit.
• Proactively obtains any missing information from the patient to ensure that medical records are accurate and up to date, which helps to ensure better care is being provided.
• Upon arrival, captures patient's vital signs, past medical, social and family history, medication usage and preferred pharmacy information
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements including HIPAA/OSHA compliance.
• Provides efficient and professional telephone services.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities based on Training and Certification Scope:

• Able to respond to patient call backs and phone in prescription refill requests

• Able to administer medication and injections, as directed by Physician/Provider

• Able to perform phlebotomy on patients, as directed by the Physician/ Provider

• Able to perform EKG's, nebulizer treatments and ear irrigations, basic wound care and other procedures, as required by the practice and directed by the Physician/Provider

• Able to perform in-office lab testing such as glucose testing, strep screens, Covid, flu and RSV testing, and urinalysis, as directed by the physician/provider

• Maintains all certifications/licensures as required by the scope of the role being performed

13. Other duties as assigned.

This is not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties for this position.

Working Conditions:

· Talking: Must frequently convey details or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.

· Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

· Repetitive Motions: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and /or fingers. Expect to spend lots of time at a computer.

· Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, drive.

· Physical Strength: Ability to lift and move up to 35 lbs.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting.

· Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.

· Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person