Medical Assistant

Shriners Children's; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Lexington, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations by performing patient rooming, vitals, minor procedures, and documentation during visits.

This on-site role requires Medical Assistant Certification and BLS; experience with EMR systems and pediatric ambulatory care is preferred. You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) required or preferred where mandated.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30–90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain demographics and consent as needed.
• Take vitals (height, weight, temperature, pulse, BP) and assist with minor procedures.
• Document during visits and manage supplies; support Telehealth when applicable.
• Direct physicians and APPs to patient rooms based on Epic DAR status.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and aid in cast room setup and cleanup.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

EMR Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) will support and facilitate clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties, including patient rooming, documentation during visits, assisting with minor procedures, managing supplies, supporting Telehealth services when applicable, and flexing to administrative support when needed. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Escort patients from waiting room(s) to exam room(s), confirming date of birth and ensuring patients are in the proper attire required for their visit
• At relevant sites, MAs will walk patients to radiology or POPs rooms/waiting areas, in addition to rooming for clinic
• Obtain patient vitals (height, weight, temperature, pulse, BP, etc.), draw blood, and conduct basic medical history (including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history)
• Monitor Epic DAR and communicate with all relevant teams (front desk, radiology, POPs, etc.) to ensure timely rooming and patient handoffs
• Direct physicians and APPs to patient rooms based on Epic DAR status
• Prepare exam rooms daily; stock and maintain supplies and equipment
• At relevant sites, support cast room setup, cleaning, and supply management

Required Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Acceptable certifications include, but are not limited to: CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA Required in states where certification is mandated by law or regulation. In non-mandated states, certification is preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 30-90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year Pediatric/Ambulatory Care
• EMR Systems
• Spanish proficiency is preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety protocols is preferred

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.