Medical Assistant (MA) - Walk-In Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers at Lake Cumberland Physician Practices by providing clinical care and administrative support. The role helps ensure efficient clinic operations, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and a positive patient experience. The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with providers, clinical staff, and administrative teams to support patient flow and revenue cycle processes. The schedule is five 8-hour day shifts, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, the Medical Assistant assists with patient assessments and treatments, performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, monitors and communicates changes in patient condition, and documents care. The role also maintains equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas, and performs assigned administrative and clerical duties.

The position requires graduation from an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a CCMA, CMA, or RMA credential. Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire. An associate’s degree is preferred.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CCMA, CMA, or RMA credential.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and collect specimens.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care provided.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Perform assigned administrative and clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Support patient flow and revenue cycle processes in collaboration with providers, clinical staff, and administrative teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED