Medical Assistant - Lexington, KY

About the role

The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in the care team, overseeing the full spectrum of the patient experience. This includes assisting with patient care, administrative tasks, and collaborating with other members of the care team.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to room and ensures exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
• Reviews previous medical information and gathers updated health information from the patient
• Takes vitals, performs blood draws, gives injections, bandages wounds, assists with procedures
• Works with contracted labs for additional tests
• Prepares and administers approved medications and immunizations
• Partners with other members of the care team to develop individual patient plans of care
• Performs front desk duties such as patient scheduling, medical record requests, abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits, referrals, and other care outside of the clinic
• Records accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines
• Processes test results and provides timely results to the patient via email, mail, or phone
• Maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments
• Participates in outreach to patients to drive engagement among eligible patient groups

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred
• CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current state-specific Medical Assistant certification or registration (if applicable)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office

Benefits

Marathon Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Free Marathon membership for in-person and virtual care
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer-funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident, and hospitalization plans
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) match
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.00-25.00/hr, with the actual offer varying based on geographic location and the candidate's years of experience and/or skill level.

Schedule

Hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of some weekend work depending on the clinic needs.