Medical Assistant — Cancer Center Patient Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Paducah Cancer Center. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under a provider's supervision, handling vital signs, documentation, medication administration, and basic clinical procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, enrollment in an approved MA program within 30 days, and certification within 12 months. BLS is required at hire for some locations.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program within 30 days employment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history and vital signs.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Collect blood and other specimens; prepare for testing.
• Explain treatments and instructions to patients.
• Handle routine office duties and documentation.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical history

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Injections

Lab specimen handling

Medical terminology

Multitask

Office procedures

Education

High School/GED

MA program enrollment

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Paducah Cancer Center. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under a provider's supervision, handling vital signs, documentation, medication administration, and basic clinical procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, enrollment in an approved MA program within 30 days, and certification within 12 months. BLS is required at hire for some locations.