Medical Assistant

2201 Lexington Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky

Full-time

Posted on August 31, 2023

Contract overview

This is a placement contract between you and the employer. If the employer hires a candidate you submit, you'll be paid the contract amount.

The payments begin when the candidate starts and are disbursed over time. The contract terms are:

Market price: $600 USDEst.

Payment schedule: Paid monthly over 6 months

About the Company

Children's Hospital of The Kings Daughters Health System is dedicated to providing health, healing, and hope for all children. As a comprehensive pediatric health system, we prioritize excellence in care, collaboration, integrity, and ingenuity. Our primary care practices, specialty and surgery clinics serve the pediatric community in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Newport News. We are more than just a hospital - we are committed to providing care to all children, regardless of their families' ability to pay.


Job Description

We are currently seeking professional and compassionate Medical Assistants to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to our healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care to our pediatric patients. As a Medical Assistant, you will assist with various clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of our practices and clinics.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures
  • Preparing patients for appointments, including taking vital signs and medical histories
  • Administering medications and vaccines as directed by healthcare providers
  • Performing basic laboratory tests and collecting specimens for testing
  • Documenting patient information and maintaining accurate medical records
  • Ensuring the cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and equipment

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:

  • Graduate of an approved school for Medical Assistants (MOA, MAA, MA)
  • One to two years of experience in a related healthcare field (preferred)
  • Current registration/certification as a Medical Assistant (preferred), or military medical experience with MA certification/registration required
  • Current CPR certification required

Benefits

We offer market competitive compensation and benefits, including:

  • Affordable health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurances
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • 401k Retirement Savings plan with organization match

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please apply online at https://www.chkdcareers.org/jobs/1179267-medical-assistant. Our recruiting team personally reviews each resume and application immediately for all vacancies.


We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer EOE/Disability/Vet.


Join us at our upcoming walk-in hiring event on Wednesday, August 10th between 9 -11 a.m. or 2 - 4 p.m. at CHKD Children’s Pavilion, 401 Gresham Drive, Norfolk, VA 23507. Hiring Managers from across the organization will be in attendance for on-the-spot interviews!


Job Type

Full-time


Location

Norfolk, VA



Salary: $33,963 to $39,837 (estimation based on Salary.com)

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