Medical Assistant

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Early in/out hours

No nights / Sundays

Generous PTO

Holidays off

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant in Bowling Green, KY. You will perform vital sign checks, assist with TB testing, label and collect blood specimens, and support lab workflows to ensure timely, quality patient care.

This role offers steady day hours, no nights or Sundays, a Monday–Friday plus rotating Saturday schedule, and opportunities for growth through training, certification support, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care by obtaining vital signs, conducting health assessments, performing TB testing, and collecting blood specimens.
• Collect, process, and ship laboratory specimens accurately and safely to ensure timely, high-quality diagnostic testing.
• Help patients stay engaged in care by coordinating exam scheduling, annual physicals, and preparing monthly testing lists that promote continuity of care.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment, and inventory to ensure clinicians have their needed resources.
• Manage laboratory results and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation while safeguarding patient confidentiality and protected health information.
• Foster a clean, organized, and sanitary environment that supports patient safety and quality care.
• Collaborate with clinical team members by providing support and guidance on laboratory testing and patient care.

Skills

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Medical Assistant

We’re looking for a compassionate and driven Medical Assistant who is dedicated to patient-centered care and recovery. With BHG, you’ll play a critical role in performing laboratory procedures, ensuring continuity of treatment services, and following medical standards and best practices. If you want to make an impact on the lives of many, join us in our mission to break patients free of addiction and rebuild hope.

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 5am - 1pm + rotating Saturday's from 6:30am - 9:30am

Pay: $18-20/hr

Requirements: Medical Assistant Certification or Phlebotomy Certification

What BHG Can Offer You

• Flexible and predictable schedules.
• Early in/early out hours.
• No nights and no Sundays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Enjoy holidays off.

Grow With Us

• Role-based training programs.
• Developmental opportunities.
• Clinical supervision hours.
• Certification support.
• Career advancement pathways with our leveling program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What You’ll Do

Provide Care

• Support patients by obtaining vital signs, conducting health assessments, performing TB testing, and collecting blood specimens.
• Collect, process, and ship laboratory specimens accurately and safely to ensure timely, high-quality diagnostic testing.
• Help patients stay engaged in care by coordinating exam scheduling, annual physicals, and preparing monthly testing lists that promote continuity of care.

Manage Inventory and Documentation

• Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment, and inventory to ensure clinicians have their needed resources.
• Manage laboratory results and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation while safeguarding patient confidentiality and protected health information.
• Foster a clean, organized, and sanitary environment that supports patient safety and quality care.

Team Building

• Collaborate with clinical team members by providing support and guidance on laboratory testing and patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and medical assistant/phlebotomist procedures.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Fast-paced clinical environment with period of increased activity.
• Exposure to patients with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, infectious diseases, and criminal justice involvement.
• Prolonged standing, bending, and stooping.
• Alternating between sitting and standing throughout the workday.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Frequent keyboarding and computer use.

Our Team

At BHG, we thrive on the greatness of our people. Join us and become part of a community that values excellence, integrity, and making a real difference in the lives of others. BHG is the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and a leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. With over 110 locations in 24 states, our team of more than 1,900 employees serves over 42,000 patients and helps patients find real recovery.

BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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