Medical Assistant (4431) GASTROENTEROLOGY 2ND FLOOR ASC

Lexington Clinic; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Clinic on 1221 South Broadway, Lexington, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant (4431) for Gastroenterology on the 2nd Floor ASC. This full-time role offers hourly compensation for 30–40 hours per week, contributing to the health management of patients and supporting the clinic team with a variety of patient care activities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience in primary care settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with the public.
• Graduation from an approved medical assistant program preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Broad medical experience with emphasis in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a wide variety of patient care activities as part of the patient care team.
• Support clinic operations and provide accommodative services for patients.
• Maintain primary responsibility for technical procedures and nursing unit care.
• Assist Gastroenterology team on the 2nd floor ASC and in daily clinic tasks.

Skills

CPR Certification

Medical Terminology

Public Interaction

Primary Care Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Assistant (4431) GASTROENTEROLOGY 2ND FLOOR ASC

FT Hourly 30 to 40 hrs 1221 South Broadway, Lexington, KY, US

SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the patient care team, contributing to the health management of the patients; performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for Clinic patients, many in assistance to section Manager; maintains primary responsibility for all technical procedures and the operation and care of the nursing unit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal training which will probably be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent; experience working with the public; graduation from an approved medical assistant program preferred; current CPR certification required, knowledge of medical terminology; broad medical experience with emphasis in primary care.

PHYSICAL GUIDELINES: Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients, equipment and supplies; motor coordination and manual dexterity; articulate speech; ability to read and understand orders; visual acuity.

NOTE: This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

LEXINGTON CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)