Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care Team

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance options

PTO and leave

Tuition assistance and professional成长

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Assistant at Marshall Nemer Pavilion to provide indirect and direct patient care under the supervision of a provider. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, and assisting with exams and procedures within scope and state guidelines.

The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and accuracy in a high-volume clinic environment. Applicants should have completed high school and be enrolled in an approved MA program,

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program within 30 days of employment is required.
• Completion of externship or clinical lab training is preferred.
• 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience is preferred.
• Active MA certification within 12 months of start date is required (or ABR-OE in certain states).
• BLS certification required at hire or prior to independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Record patients' medical history, vital signs, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Provide prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Perform general office duties (phones, dictation, insurance forms).
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures, handing instruments and assisting as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Office equipment

Vital signs measurement

Education

High School/GED

Enrollment in MA program

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Assistant at Marshall Nemer Pavilion to provide indirect and direct patient care under the supervision of a provider. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, and assisting with exams and procedures within scope and state guidelines.

The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and accuracy in a high-volume clinic environment. Applicants should have completed high school and be enrolled in an approved MA program,