**Overview**

**The Medical Assistant** (CMA / MA), under the direction of licensed personnel, implements, monitors, and documents processes to ensure that all patients receive high quality, efficient care.

**Responsibilities**

+ Obtains and records patient vital signs and machine readings according to facility policies.

+ You will prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.

+ You will prepare exam and treatment rooms with the necessary instruments for your patients including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments.

+ You will assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.

+ You will assist physicians in preparing for examinations and physicals.

+ You will assist with scheduling of tests and treatments as needed for patients.

+ You will answer telephone calls to the practice and screens for referral to physicians and practitioners

+ Determines patient care priorities and organizes work load efficiently and effectively.

+ Maintains professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights.

**Qualifications**

+ High school diploma or GED required.

+ Medical Assistant Certification not required, but experience is preferred.

+ Previous healthcare experience preferred.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

For more information about equal opportunity please see:

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

**Job Location** _US-KY-Lexington (Central Kentucky Kidney Center)_

**Posted Date** _5 hours ago_ _(11/29/2021 5:24 PM)_

**_ID_** _2021-13149_

**_\# of Openings_** _1_

**_Address_** _1451 Harrodsburg Road_

**_Category_** _Patient Care_