Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Jersey Community Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jersey Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under a physician or licensed provider. You will greet patients, schedule and verify information, take vital signs, update histories, assist with exams, administer medications, and document in the medical record, ensuring confidentiality and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include collecting payments, maintaining smooth patient flow, and performing nursing tasks under supervision, with strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant certification required. Registration is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with computer systems and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, manage incoming calls, verify patient information, and collect payments.
• Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, weight, height, heart rate, temperature, respiration, and O2 saturation.
• Update patient medical history, including weight changes, surgeries, current medications, diagnoses, allergies, family medical history, births, and deaths.
• Apply the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—addressing physical and psychosocial patient needs, within scope and standards of care.
• Perform general nursing care such as administering medications and treatments, providing immunizations, wound care, and assisting with clinical procedures under physician supervision.
• Prepare for and assist with clinical procedures, including instrument preparation, specimen labeling, wound care, suture removal, and immunizations.

Education

Medical assistant certification

Registration preferred

Job description

Jersey Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under a physician or licensed provider. You will greet patients, schedule and verify information, take vital signs, update histories, assist with exams, administer medications, and document in the medical record, ensuring confidentiality and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include collecting payments, maintaining smooth patient flow, and performing nursing tasks under supervision, with strong