Outpatient Medical Assistant - Patient Care

Talentify; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, KY seeks a compassionate Clinical Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. You will obtain histories, assist with procedures, manage scheduling, and support both clinical and administrative work to ensure smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities include checking in/out patients, entering charges, maintaining records, and communicating with pharmacies, insurers, and physicians while upholding service excellence and privacy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational/technical training in a designated technical area preferred.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Responsibilities

• Checks in and checks out patients, schedules tests and procedures, and verifies insurance coverage and authorizations.
• Prepares charts, enters charges, completes required paperwork, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
• Performs medical necessity checks, gathers and records health history, vital signs, and other pertinent data.
• Responds to patient phone calls, documents requests, and communicates with clinical staff and providers as needed.
• Provides basic patient care, performs point-of-care skills and clinical procedures within certification, and administers medications.
• Demonstrates service excellence, maintains patient privacy, and engages in patient and employee satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Medical records documentation

Communication

Workflow prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, KY seeks a compassionate Clinical Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. You will obtain histories, assist with procedures, manage scheduling, and support both clinical and administrative work to ensure smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities include checking in/out patients, entering charges, maintaining records, and communicating with pharmacies, insurers, and physicians while upholding service excellence and privacy