Medical Office Assistant

Owensboro Health; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Twin Lakes Medical Center. The role involves scheduling appointments, collecting vital signs, and assisting with patient care. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certifications. Join a team committed to integrity, respect, and excellence in patient service.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant required upon hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and reschedule appointments and diagnostic tests.
• Collect and record vital signs.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification as a Medical Assistant

BLS certification

Job description

Facility

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center

Schedule

PRN (As needed)

Job Responsibilities

• Schedule and reschedule appointments and diagnostic tests using computerized programs.
• Collect and record vital signs.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care activities.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Accept payments, co-pays, and fees during registration.
• Reconcile co-payments and cash receipts if required.
• Communicate effectively with insurance companies, external agencies, patients, physicians, and team members.
• Coordinate patient transfers and hospital admissions as needed.
• Handle calls, requests for information, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain examination areas and perform patient registration, check-out, pre-certifications, and appointment confirmations.
• Retrieve and file records, ensure proper release of information, and manage records archival and retrieval.
• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under supervision.
• Greet patients and prepare them for procedures.
• Perform order entry as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (various options listed) required upon hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Skills and Attributes

• Critical thinking and decisive judgment skills.
• Ability to work under stress and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and repetitive hand movements.
• Occasional sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and carrying.
• Rare lifting over 75 lbs.

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY: Responsible, reliable, honest.

RESPECT: Valuing individual talents and contributions.

TEAMWORK: Collaborating to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

INNOVATION: Fostering creative solutions.

SERVICE: Anticipating and meeting needs, improving quality.

EXCELLENCE: Going beyond expectations, producing outstanding work.

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