Medical Assistant

NorthKey Community Care; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

PTO up to 16 days

10 paid holidays

Health, vision, dental insurance

HSA match up to $1000

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

NorthKey Community Care in Northern Kentucky is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurse practitioners in our behavioral health outpatient clinics located in Florence and Covington. The role involves traveling between offices with a set schedule.

Typical hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, four ten-hour shifts. Salary is $15.25 per hour with benefits including PTO, holidays, insurance options, HSA match, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• Relevant knowledge, training, and experience.
• Experience working with individuals with histories of mental health and/or substance use is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist medical staff (physicians and nurse practitioners) in the care of patients within a behavioral health outpatient setting.
• Accurately assess the needs and issues of individual patients.
• Complete quality documentation of services provided, including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information to ensure compliance with organizational policies and compliance standards.
• Adhere to appropriate standards of care.
• Collaborate with other staff members to promote quality patient care.
• Perform patient histories, screenings, and risk factor assessments as indicated.
• Handle medication orders and medications by following organizational policies and relevant state/federal regulations and standards.
• Ensure appropriate communication with other internal and external professionals for effective delivery of quality patient care.
• Adhere to confidentiality in all matters pertaining to client information

Education

High School diploma

Job description

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to assist its medical staff in the care of patients in NorthKey's outpatient clinic located in both Florence and Covington. This position will go between the two offices with a set schedule. The schedule will be split between both locations. General work hours are Monday- Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm FOUR TENS!

PERKS & PAY

• Salary: $15.25 an hour
• Up to 12% annual contingency bonus
• Flexible schedule opportunities (FOUR TEN-HOUR SHIFTS)
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma is required.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• Relevant knowledge, training, and experience.
• Experience working with individuals with histories of mental health and/or substance use is preferred, but not required

JOB DUTIES

• Assist medical staff (physicians and nurse practitioners) in the care of patients within a behavioral health outpatient setting.
• Accurately assess the needs and issues of individual patients.
• Complete quality documentation of services provided, including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information to ensure compliance with organizational policies and compliance standards.
• Adhere to appropriate standards of care.
• Collaborate with other staff members to promote quality patient care.
• Perform patient histories, screenings, and risk factor assessments as indicated.
• Handle medication orders and medications by following organizational policies and relevant state/federal regulations and standards.
• Ensure appropriate communication with other internal and external professionals for effective delivery of quality patient care.
• Adhere to confidentiality in all matters pertaining to client information

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Come join our team to Transform Lives and Communities Through Excellent Service!