Medical Assistant

ChenMed LLC; South Park (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed is seeking a Medical Assistant in Kentucky to support physicians and care teams in a growing primary care setting. You will schedule appointments, maintain medical records, and handle billing and coding for insurance, preparing patients for examinations.

You will also take vital signs, document medical histories, assist with procedures, collect specimens, dispense medications via the ChenMed Rx system, and ensure accuracy in medication delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program OR equivalent healthcare preparation is required.
• One year Medical Assistant or similar work experience is preferred.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers is required.
• Experience with EMR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide extraordinary customer service to all customers.
• Record patients' medical history and vital statistics.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep them clean.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Collect blood, tissue or other lab specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures and physician instructions to patients.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Use ChenMed Rx system to dispense medications and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Vital signs

EMR experience

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

Tools

ChenMed Rx system

EMR system

Job description

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Medical Assistant will perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of ChenMed physician, by scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Other duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination and administering medications as directed by physician.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide extraordinary customer service to all internal and external customers (including patients and other ChenMed team members) at all times.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare patients for the physician.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing the physician instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to dispense patient medication(s).
• Ensure accuracy of medications provided to patients.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduate from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program OR equivalent healthcare preparation (i.e. foreign-trained physician, paramedic, etc.) is required. One (1) year Medical Assistant or similar work experience in corresponding setting is preferred. Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus. EMR system experience is preferred. CPR for Healthcare Providers is required.

PAY RANGE:

$17.0 - $24.26 Hourly The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Who We Are

ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate‑to‑low‑income seniors.

Our vision To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations.

Our mission To provide a convenient, patient‑centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness andaccountability.

Our patient promise You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well‑being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.