Outpatient Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Support

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

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain histories, assist providers, and support both clinical and administrative functions to improve patient flow.

Responsibilities include checking in patients, coordinating tests, managing records, and handling medication requests and prior authorizations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training.
• 0-2 years of experience in healthcare settings or relevant area.
• Certifications: CCMA, RMA, NCMA, BLS.

Responsibilities

• Check in/out patients, schedule tests, and verify insurance coverage.
• Prepare charts, enter charges, complete paperwork, and maintain medical records.
• Gathers health history, vital signs, and data; performs basic clinical tasks.
• Responds to patient calls and communicates with staff as needed.
• Administers medications within certification and supports infection control and privacy.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clinical support

Electronic health record systems

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma with vocational/technical training

Tools

EHR software

Job description

UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain histories, assist providers, and support both clinical and administrative functions to improve patient flow.

Responsibilities include checking in patients, coordinating tests, managing records, and handling medication requests and prior authorizations.