Certified Medical Assistant Pre Admission Testing

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital.

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.

Under the direction of the health care provider, Medical Assistant II is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients.  Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests such as:  measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. 

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
2. Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
3. 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.
4. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
5. Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
6. May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.
7. Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
8. Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
9. Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
10. Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
11. Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
12. Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
13. Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
14. Other duties as assigned by management.

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