Outpatient Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

UK King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain histories, expedite patient flow, room patients, and stock the clinic with supplies while navigating EHR systems and handling appointment scheduling.

The role supports both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient care. Requires strong communication with patients, pharmacies, insurers, and physicians, with a focus on service excellence and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred but not required.
• Certifications such as CCMA, RMA, NCMA or BLS are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Check in/out patients and schedule tests/procedures.
• Obtain medical histories, vital signs, and relevant data.
• Navigate EHR systems and document encounters accurately.
• Coordinate with pharmacies, insurers, and physicians to resolve requests.
• Provide direct patient care and support to clinicians.

Skills

Patient care

EHR navigation

Appointment scheduling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Job description

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain histories, expedite patient flow, room patients, and stock the clinic with supplies while navigating EHR systems and handling appointment scheduling.

The role supports both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient care. Requires strong communication with patients, pharmacies, insurers, and physicians, with a focus on service excellence and