Care Promoter: Compassionate Medical Assistant & Patient Coach

ChenMed; South Union (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed is seeking a Care Promoter 1 to support our physician-led care team. This role combines administrative duties with clinical tasks, under direct physician supervision, to ensure smooth operations across medical centers.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, patient-focused professional with strong communication and teamwork skills. Requirements include a Medical Assistant program or equivalent training, BLS certification, and prior experience in healthcare settings with geriatric

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or comparable healthcare training.
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician or similar in a hospital, medical clinic or comparable environment.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record patient vital signs and medical history.
• Communicate patient needs to PCP and other clinicians.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist physicians.
• Observe patients and report changes to PCP or clinicians.
• Perform non-critical medical procedures and collect lab specimens.
• Prepare and administer medications under physician supervision.
• Maintain supplies, equipment and OSHA safety.
• Process patient messages and relay information to physicians.
• Call in prescriptions to the pharmacy when authorized.
• Provide health coaching to a defined group of patients.
• Travel to assist in covering other centers up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Adaptability

Phlebotomy basics

CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Equivalent healthcare vocational training

BLS certification

1 year Medical Assistant experience

EMR experience

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

ChenMed is seeking a Care Promoter 1 to support our physician-led care team. This role combines administrative duties with clinical tasks, under direct physician supervision, to ensure smooth operations across medical centers.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, patient-focused professional with strong communication and teamwork skills. Requirements include a Medical Assistant program or equivalent training, BLS certification, and prior experience in healthcare settings with geriatric