Non-Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

NCH Home Medical; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,867,000 - 72,609,000; Full time

Job summary

North Country Healthcare is seeking a Non-Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support across facilities in the White Mountains region. This role under supervision assists with patient care, manages office tasks, and maintains a welcoming clinic environment.

The position emphasizes basic medical assisting tasks, patient interaction, and proficiency with electronic health records. Prior clinical experience is required, with certification pursued within the first year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a medical assistant training program preferred.
• Certification not required; ability to sit for certification within first year.
• Basic clinical and administrative skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with routine patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms by cleaning and restocking supplies.
• Record patient information such as vital signs and medical histories.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the patient flow.
• Assist in operations, including answering phones, managing workload buckets, refilling prescriptions, maintaining medication sample logs, and cross covering within other departments.
• Provide patients with basic instructions for medication and follow-up care.
• Perform phlebotomy and other CLIA waived testing; observe urine collection and prepare batches for lab work.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adherence to privacy regulations.
• Ensure clinic safety protocols and procedures and assist patients to maintain safety (mobility).
• Assist with inventory management by tracking and ordering supplies.
• Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to a positive clinic environment.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop new clinical skills.
• Chart preparation including immunizations, discharge summaries, referrals, lab results, VA authorizations, and notes on referrals.

Skills

Clinical skills

Administrative skills

Communication

EHR systems

Multitasking

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical assistant training program preferred

Tools

EHR software

Job description

North Country Healthcare is seeking a Non-Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support across facilities in the White Mountains region. This role under supervision assists with patient care, manages office tasks, and maintains a welcoming clinic environment.

The position emphasizes basic medical assisting tasks, patient interaction, and proficiency with electronic health records. Prior clinical experience is required, with certification pursued within the first year.