Medical Assistant

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Lexington, KY is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations on-site. The MA will perform patient rooming, document visits, assist with minor procedures, manage supplies, and support Telehealth services when applicable.

This role requires strong communication, clinical competence, and the ability to work both independently and with teams to ensure a smooth, safe patient experience for children and families.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30–90 days of hire.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR systems, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety protocols.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients from waiting area to exam room and verify date of birth.
• Walk patients to radiology or other rooms and assist with rooming.
• Obtain patient vitals, collect specimens as needed, and document medical history.
• Monitor Epic DAR and coordinate with front desk, radiology, and other teams for timely handoffs.
• Direct physicians and APPs to patient rooms based on Epic DAR status.
• Prepare exam rooms daily and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Support cast room setup, cleaning, and supply management.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA/R

BLS Certification

Spanish proficiency (preferred)

EMR systems

Microsoft Office familiarity

HIPAA knowledge

Infection control

Patient safety protocols

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

## Medical AssistantApply: On-Site: Lexington, KY: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR101913**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. Please click here to learn more about our locations. **CURRENT EMPLOYEES**: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\" **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 preferredCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.