Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About FPA

Family Practice Associates was founded by Dr. Jeffrey Foxx in 1983 and has grown to one of the largest family practice groups in Central Kentucky. Today FPA is a group of primary care providers who are dedicated to giving family-centered care from birth to later years. FPA has over 20 primary providers including: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and a license professional clinical counselor. With a professionally trained staff of medical assistants, receptionists, lab techs and others, FPA provides award winning care that has been recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) through the National Commission on Quality Assurance. FPA works diligently to offer Central Kentucky families enhanced access to medical care at its Hamburg & Brannon Crossing locations as well as online at

Responsibilities

The Clinical Care Assistant  is an integral member of the Clinical Care Team, supporting patient flow and care delivery at the Hamburg and Brannon Crossing locations. This role performs patient assessments, assists providers with procedures, conducts diagnostic testing, administers medications, and coordinates referrals and follow-up care while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to clinical protocols. Job duties include: 

 

• Preload patient charts daily, as assigned.
• Obtain patient history, assessment of current complaint, vital signs measurement, order procedures and test according to FPA standard protocols and document in an electronic medical record.
• Assist providers in performing procedures (office surgery, pap smears, etc.).
• Perform non-physician diagnostic procedures (electrocardiogram, audiometry, and pulmonary function testing, etc.).
• Administer medication as ordered (oral medications, therapeutic injectables, immunizations, and allergy injection, etc.).
• Monitor therapeutic response to medications, such as repeat blood pressure readings, pain relief and/or adverse reactions as indicated.
• Perform needed equipment maintenance and upkeep to ensure good working order of medical equipment. 
• Assist with lunch coverage as assigned.
• Stock and set up exam rooms for patient care. Clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable instruments and packs.
• Schedule STAT diagnostic and referral appointments for patients and communicate preparation and proper follow-up.
• Perform Task basket responsibilities- tracking test results.
• Other duties and responsibilities required for efficient operation of the office to provide quality care and service.

Specific Requirements

• Willing to travel between both locations (Hamburg and Brannon Crossing). 
• A graduate of a medical program that may include nursing assistant, medical assistant, or L.P.N. (certified in the respective program).
• The ability to work well under stress and to manage high patient volume. 
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Fine motor skills required for injections, phlebotomy and performing other diagnostic tests.
• Motor skills required to move quickly from room to room, assist patients in ambulation, push a wheelchair, and support patient mobility.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, and stretch repeatedly as well as lift loads of less than 10 pounds.

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer with competitive pay and benefits including but not limited to:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Cafeteria plans
• Short/Long Term Disability, Accidental and Life Insurance
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• PTO Accrual & Holiday Pay
• Uniform Allowance 
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Free Parking

Monday - Friday 8-5
Saturday rotation
Evening hours may be required

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift

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