Medical Assistant I

St Claire; Morehead, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, KY seeks a Medical Assistant I to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic and support providers with clinical and administrative tasks. You will obtain histories, assist with procedures, schedule tests, and navigate electronic health records while upholding service excellence and patient privacy.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficient patient flow, and ongoing professional development, with full-time, on-site hours and certification requirements as listed.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Equivalent education/experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Check in/out patients, verify insurance coverage and authorizations.
• Prepare charts, enter charges, complete required paperwork, and maintain medical records.
• Greet patients, manage appointment flow, and coordinate tests and procedures.
• Assist with medication requests and scheduling of tests, procedures, and consults.
• Maintain patient privacy and uphold service excellence within the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Direct patient care

EHR navigation

Scheduling

Medication requests

Service excellence

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

## Medical Assistant IApply: On-site only, not eligible for remote work: Medical Pavilion: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-000004396At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.**Job Description**:## Job Summary Responsible for providing direct patient care and clinical support to providers in an outpatient clinic setting. Obtains patient medical histories, expedites patient flow, rooms patients, and stocks clinic with necessary supplies. Navigates electronic health record systems, schedules and follows up on appointments, and assists with medication requests, prior authorizations, and scheduling tests, procedures, and consults. Communicates respectfully with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians while upholding service excellence standards. Supports both clinical and administrative functions to ensure efficient and patient care. ## Essential Functions • Checks in and checks out patients, schedules tests and procedures, and verifies insurance coverage and authorizations. • Prepares charts, enters charges, completes required paperwork, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation. • Performs medical necessity checks, gathers and records health history, vital signs, and other pertinent data. • Responds to patient phone calls, documents requests, and communicates with clinical staff and providers as needed. • Provides basic patient care, performs point-of-care skills and clinical procedures within certification, and administers medications. • Demonstrates service excellence, maintains patient privacy, and engages in patient and employee satisfaction initiatives. • Works efficiently, prioritizes tasks, improves workflow, and collaborates within the interdisciplinary team. • Assumes responsibility for professional development, completes required competencies, maintains certifications, and serves as a preceptor for new staff. • Adheres to infection control, safety, and confidentiality guidelines, and supports wellness through patient/family education. • Performs other duties as assigned. ## Education Requirement Medical Assistant Certification ## Experience Requirement 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. ## Certifications & Licensures Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Basic Life Support (BLS) ## Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O. Radiation: 1. Never P. Burns: 1. Never Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A ## Physical Demands This position requires regular standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds. Also involves occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motions; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment; job-related travel; occasional exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, and hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional interaction with combative or violent people. ## Additional Job Descriptions N/A **Department**:Endocrinology Specialty**Shift**:Day (United States of America)**Time Type:**Full time**Address**:245 Flemingsburg Road**City, State**:Morehead, Kentucky