Patient-Centric Medical Assistant: Vitals, Care & Access

NorthLakes Community Clinic; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with 4% employer match

Vision Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NorthLakes Community Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient-centered care in our Kentucky service area. You will join a care team to room patients, take vital signs, document in the EHR, and assist with exams and procedures. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities include injections, pre-visit planning, and coordinating referrals while maintaining a culturally informed approach. Certification and CPR are required, with experience valued.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assisting certification by national agency required (or 1-year post-secondary MA program).
• CPR certification required for all roles; certification within 12 months preferred.
• Three+ months related experience or clinical training.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily huddle and pre-visit planning with care team.
• Rooms patients and measures vital signs.
• Engages patients about symptoms, medications, allergies; updates EHR.
• Prepares rooms and assists with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Gives injections, tests and procedures (EKGs, blood tests).
• Handles refill requests and coordinates with providers and RN.
• Cleans or sterilizes instruments and inventories supplies.
• Coordinates referrals and follow-ups with other departments.

Skills

Vital signs

EHR knowledge

Patient communication

Care coordination

Injections

Screening tools

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Medical Assistant certification

1-year certificate/MA program

Tools

EHR system

Medical exam rooms equipment

Job description

NorthLakes Community Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient-centered care in our Kentucky service area. You will join a care team to room patients, take vital signs, document in the EHR, and assist with exams and procedures. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities include injections, pre-visit planning, and coordinating referrals while maintaining a culturally informed approach. Certification and CPR are required, with experience valued.