Medical Asst Family Practice

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Summit Hills Heights (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

PTO and flexible schedules

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Development opportunities

Wellness programs

Mentorship and internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support in the Family Practice department. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate documentation, and HIPAA/OSHA/CLIA compliance while presenting a professional and compassionate patient experience.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, performing procedures, recording vitals, maintaining supplies, and assisting with referrals and scheduling. 40 hours, first shift, full-time position located in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clinical support experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for exam and record vital signs.
• Provide clinical support during exam (venipuncture, injections, EKGs).
• Document clinical findings and patient responses.
• Maintain supplies in exam rooms and clean surfaces.
• Assist with referrals, scheduling and pre-certification.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Team communication

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Tools

Venipuncture

EKG

Injections

Acupuncture needle removal

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.

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:

The 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.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

• Prepares patient for exam and acquires vital signs, weight, general history, and current medication list when required.
• Provides patient care and clinical support to provider during exam, including acupuncture needle removal, application of stimulator, needle count, venipuncture, injections, and EKGs.
• Documents all clinical findings and patient response to interventions, i.e., history, medications, vital signs, weight, and testing results.
• Collects and provides to the provider the completed Laboratory/test findings Intake Form, and physician referral information, Diagnostic Imaging, or Cardiopulmonary test results as they are available.
• Provides instruction to patients under the direction of the provider.
• Maintains adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and work station. Cleans and disinfects exam rooms. Reports malfunction of equipment to department supervisor.
• Provides assistance to Clerical Coordinator/Registrar as needed. Assists with completion of referral process, outpatient testing, pre-certification and scheduling.
• Timely and accurate collection/distribution of all patient information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• H.S. Diploma/GED

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.

Award Winning Care. Life Changing Careers. | St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Ref. Number
JR314422
Job Category
Patient and Clinical Support
Job Type
Clinical Support
Department
Family Practice
Shift
1st Shift
Hours
40 hours