Lead Medical Assistant - High-Acuity Care

Talentify; Missouri; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide daily care for high-acuity patients and to support clinic operations as a lead for other medical assistant staff in Jackson, Ohio. The role involves training new staff, improving processes, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include patient check-in/out, chart preparation, data collection, basic patient care, and medication administration within certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area.
• 2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Responsibilities

• Checks in and checks out patients, schedules tests and procedures, and verifies insurance coverage and authorizations.
• Prepares charts, enters charges, completes required paperwork, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
• Performs medical necessity checks, gathers and records health history, vital signs, and other pertinent data.
• Responds to patient phone calls, documents requests, and communicates with clinical staff and providers as needed.
• Provides basic patient care, performs point-of-care skills and clinical procedures within certification, and administers medications.
• Demonstrates service excellence, maintains patient privacy, and engages in patient and employee satisfaction initiatives.
• Works efficiently, prioritizes tasks, improves workflow, and collaborates within the interdisciplinary team.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development, completes required competencies, maintains certifications, and serves as a preceptor for new staff.
• Adheres to infection control, safety, and confidentiality guidelines, and supports wellness through patient/family education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

Job description

UK King's Daughters is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide daily care for high-acuity patients and to support clinic operations as a lead for other medical assistant staff in Jackson, Ohio. The role involves training new staff, improving processes, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include patient check-in/out, chart preparation, data collection, basic patient care, and medication administration within certification.