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Breckinridge Health Inc
Medical Assistant (Breckinridge Surgical Services)
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$49,039 / year median in Kentucky
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities :
Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of a medical provider in the medical office setting The Medical Assistant works closely with the physician in the practice/center clinical setting, assists with direct patient care, and serves as the clinical liaison between physician and patient and between physician and the office staff The incumbent is responsible for promoting communication among all care providers, patients, and office staff regarding the care plan for the patient as defined by the attending physician This individual attends to patients utilizing the age appropriate principles of growth and development for patients of all ages according to the practice specialty Taking patients to rooms Greeting patients Obtaining vital signs Assisting with medical procedures Obtaining lab specimens Prior authorizations Maintaining electronic medical records (EMR)Qualifications:
Kentucky Medical Assistant Degree or Certified Nursing Assistant Required Medical Assistant Certification preferred BLS Certification At least 1 year of experience preferredBenefits Offered:
403(b) 403(b) matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Short Term Disability Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Paid Vacation Time Paid Sick Time Wellness Plan Weekdays 8:00 am - 4:00 pmBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Health Insurance