Certified/ Registered Medical Assistant

Big Sandy Health Care, Inc.; Auxier (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Sandy Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily clinic operations, assist with patient intake, perform vital signs, and help providers deliver care in a busy outpatient setting.

The role requires a current Medical Assistant certification, strong customer service, and the ability to administer injections, manage referrals, and keep accurate records while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Current training completion certificate as a Medical Assistant is required.
• Excellent customer service skills both in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to administer injections and handle patient interactions.
• Priority setting skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of clinic area/exam rooms.
• Assists with patient intake and discharge.
• Measures vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight.
• Assists in transporting/directing patients to clinic areas.
• Assists providers and other staff members with patient care procedures.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Documents in the medical record as required.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Contacts patients/families as directed by providers or licensed nurses.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Assists with referral tracking and coding tasks as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Injection administration

Prioritization

Education

MA certification

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in preparation of clinic area/exam rooms.
• Assists with patient intake and discharge.
• Measures vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight.
• Assists in transporting/directing patients to clinic areas.
• Assists providers and other staff members with patient care procedures.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Documents in the medical record as required.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Participates/attends educational programs.
• Assists with maintaining patient records.
• Contacts patients/families as directed by providers or licensed nurses.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Assists with referral tracking.
• Assists with ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.
• Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Current training completion certificate as a Medical Assistant required.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to administer injections
• Excellent customer service skills both in-person and on the telephone.
• Priority setting skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires moderate to high amount of working, standing, lifting and repetitive tasks.
• Potential exists for exposure to hazardous risks including infectious diseases, hazardous substances and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Work is performed in an interior, medical office setting.
• Nursing units are well-lit, ventilated and meet safety standards.