Medical Assistant I - Patient Care & Clinic Support

UK King's Daughters; Jackson (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Medical Specialties in Jackson, Ohio, is seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include check-in/out, chart preparation, vital signs, and coordinating tests and medications.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with vocational training, 0–2 years of healthcare experience, and certifications such as CCMA, RMA, NCMA, and BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training.
• 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or relevant area.
• Certifications: CCMA, RMA, NCMA, BLS.

Responsibilities

• Checks in and checks out patients, schedules tests and procedures, verifies insurance coverage and authorizations.
• Prepares charts, enters charges, completes required paperwork, and maintains medical records and documentation.
• Performs medical history collection, vital signs, and basic clinical data gathering.
• Responds to patient calls, documents requests, and communicates with clinical staff and providers.
• Assists with medication requests, prior authorizations, scheduling tests and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

HIPAA privacy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training

Tools

EHR systems

Medical terminology

Job description

Jackson Medical Specialties in Jackson, Ohio, is seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include check-in/out, chart preparation, vital signs, and coordinating tests and medications.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with vocational training, 0–2 years of healthcare experience, and certifications such as CCMA, RMA, NCMA, and BLS.