Certified Medical Assistant at OVP Health Care in Ashland, KY

JOB PURPOSE: The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider in any necessary duties or responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  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.  Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office.  Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  High School Diploma.  Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program.  Certified as a Medical Assistant in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, or South Carolina.  Minimum 1-year medical experience.  CPR Preferred. 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in an outpatient facility environment. EEO STATEMENT OVP HEALTH CARE 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 CARE 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 CARE 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 CARE employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.