Medical Assistant, Pediatric Float, Shift Times Vary

Norton Healthcare; Whitner (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide both administrative and clinical support in a physician practice setting. The role involves direct patient care, documenting vitals, and coordinating with the care team using the EMR system.

The ideal candidate graduated from a medical assisting program or has at least one year of relevant experience; CMA certification is a plus. This position emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and patient communication in a busy clinical

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assistant program (or) One year as a Medical Assistant.
• One year as a Medical Assistant (desired).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patients to rooms and assist with procedures.
• Take and document vital signs and patient information.
• Assist with medical procedures and phlebotomy as needed.
• Obtain lab specimens and handle specimen labeling.
• Maintain electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation.
• Administrative tasks: greet patients, schedule, answer phones, and manage billing/coding.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EMR

Communication

Education

Graduate of medical assistant program

One year medical assistant experience

Tools

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Responsibilities

Discover a medical assisting career designed with you in mind. At Norton Healthcare, you'll find an organization that values and supports your well-being while offering competitive pay, a wide range of benefits, tuition assistance and hiring programs.

Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of a medical provider - physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner - in the medical office setting.

The Medical Assistant works closely with the physician in the practice/center clinical setting, assists with direct patient care, and serves as the clinical liaison between physician and patient and between physician and the office staff. The incumbent is responsible for promoting communication among all care providers, patients, and office staff regarding the care plan for the patient as defined by the attending physician. This individual attends to patients utilizing the age-appropriate principles of growth and development for patients of all ages according to the practice specialty.

Clinical Functions:

• Taking patients to rooms
• Obtaining vital signs
• Assisting with medical procedures
• Performing phlebotomy
• Obtaining lab specimens
• Adhering to safety and infectionguidelines
• Maintainingelectronic medical records (EMR)
• Calculating & administering medications & vaccinations

Administrative Functions:

• Greeting patients
• Scheduling appointments
• Answering phones
• Clerical & computer work
• Prior authorizations
• Billing and coding
• Faxing
• Disability & Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of a medical assistant program (or) One year as a Medical Assistant

Desired:

• One year as a Medical Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant