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Responsibilities

Under the direction of the health care provider and practice manager, the Float CMA is responsible for the

delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well- being of all patients. Responsible for the delivery of

patient care through nursing process of assessment. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as:

measures blood pressure, records, weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed

by established clinical protocols. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient

patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Will travel to various location as needed.

Essential Functions:

-Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.

-Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.

-Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height,

weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.

-May be required to collect urine drug specimens, draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare

specimens for laboratory analysis.

-Administer ordered medications and /or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and /or nasal

administration.

-May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs.

-Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.

-Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.

-Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and

orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.

-Formulates and documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as

directed by the provider.

-Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider (s).

-Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

-Provide for the patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.

Qualifications

Education:

+ High School Graduate or GED

+ Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Required Licensure and Certifications:

+ Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant

+ BLS

Overview

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) for two years in a row (2023-2024).

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group and its awards and recognitions here (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/default-tab-bar-back/about-us/chi-saint-joseph-medical-group) .

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$17.04 - $24.07 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.