Medical Assistant II

About the role

Pinnacle Method Consulting is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the dynamic team at UK King's Daughters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare settings and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

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.
• Works efficiently, prioritizes tasks, improves workflow, and collaborates within the interdisciplinary team.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development, completes required competencies, maintains certifications, and serves as a preceptor for new staff.
• Adheres to infection control, safety, and confidentiality guidelines, and supports wellness through patient/family education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area.
• 2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Basic Life Support (BLS).

Qualifications

• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (10% - 50% of the time)
• Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (10% - 50% of the time)
• Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (10% - 50% of the time)
• Loud noises: 2. Occasional (10% - 50% of the time)
• Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (10% - 50% of the time)
• Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (10% - 50% of the time)
• Radiation: 1. Never
• Burns: 1. Never
• Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (10% - 50% of the time)
• Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never