Medical Assistant II/LPN-Cardio

Kettering Health; South Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health seeks a Medical Assistant II to support patient care with clinical and administrative tasks in outpatient and ambulatory settings. You will assist with patient intake, routine procedures, and documentation, while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment in alignment with the organization's mission and B Safe program.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or state-equivalent, 2 years of MA experience, current MA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent as allowed by state law.
• Typically two years of experience as a medical assistant or in a similar clinical support role.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (e.g., AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA) or equivalent per Kettering Health.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks in outpatient/ambulatory settings.
• Assists with patient intake, routine procedures, and documentation.
• Ensures a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with Kettering Health’s mission and B Safe program.

Skills

EHR systems

Verbal & written communication

Vital signs collection

Medical terminology

Organization & time management

Patient confidentiality

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Medical Assistant II supports patient care by performing both clinical and administrative tasks in outpatient and ambulatory care settings. This role assists healthcare providers with patient intake, routine procedures, and documentation, while ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for patients. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• completion of a Medical Assistant training program from an accredited institution or equivalent experience as allowed by state law.

Required Work Experience:

• Typically two (2) years of experience as a medical assistant or in a similar clinical support role.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (e.g., AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA) or equivalent credential as recognized by Kettering Health.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills:

• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
• strong verbal and written communication
• ability to collect and document vital signs accurately
• knowledge of medical terminology
• organizational and time management skills
• ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• basic computer literacy
• ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in a multi-provider outpatient or ambulatory care setting.