Certified Medical Assistant

Certified medical assistant lmhp

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

• When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital.
• Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.
• You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community.
• Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.
• Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

Under assessment and supervision of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, performs patient care activities in order to assist health care providers in performing various technical / clinical procedures in the patient care area. Job requires knowledge, skill and ability to provide basic care for a neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population

Responsibilities

• Completes patient intake and discharge under supervision of a physician, NP, and/or RN. Completes appropriate documentation in the medical record (paper and EMR).
• Performs technical tasks, as authorized : checks vital signs, collects routine specimen, performs ECG, phlebotomy,
• Assists providers with procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations in a prompt and precise manner, and assists other health care providers as needed
• Informs Physician, NP, or RN of patient's symptoms, reactions, progress and other information pertaining to patient's care. Documents information in the medical record (paper and electronic) according to policies and procedures.