Medical Assistant - Cardiology

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage early

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Medical Assistant (MA) for our Cariology Clinic. Shift/Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours/week, First Shift.

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The MA communicates with patients, ensures OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA compliance, and contributes to a positive patient experience through accurate patient flow and documentation. Education includes HS diploma, Accredited MA certification, and BLS; familiarity with EPIC EMR and

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED and an accredited MA certification.
• BLS certification must be obtained during orientation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers.
• Handle patient registration, scheduling, and billing processes.
• Ensure OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA compliance and maintain patient flow.
• Assist with data entry, records retrieval, and follow-up with staff.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Patient confidentiality

Organization and prioritization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Medical Assistant (MA) for our Cariology Clinic.

Shift/Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours/week, First Shift.

Job Description:

The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA Regulations and ensures completion of all duties vital to business operations. The Medical Assistant is a highly visible position that is always responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, family members, and other visitors to the office.

In addition, provide customer-focused service and provide support to patient flow in a unit or department to include: 1) patient registration, 2) patient scheduling, 3) patient billing, 4) pre-certification (collect insurance information; receipt of co-pays or bill payments), 5) medical records retrieval, release, or collection, and 6) data entry. Responsible for routine problem resolution, assistance with patient flow coordination, and initiation of follow-up with appropriate staff as needed.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Accredited Medical Assistant Certification or Credential for the state where work is performed
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be acquired during orientation.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Medical terminology
• Computer fluency/literacy
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Organization and prioritization skills

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Experience as a Medical Assistant
• AND
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a medical setting

DESIRABLE

• Associates Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience with electronic medical records software, ie. EPIC

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.

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Ref. Number JR314107

Job Category Patient and Clinical Support

Job Type Clinical Support

Department Florence Heart and Vascular Florence

Shift 1st Shift

Hours 40 hours