Medical Assistant II/LPN-Rual Health

Job description

Responsibilities & Requirements
The Medical Assistant II supports patient care by performing both clinical and administrative tasks in outpatient and ambulatory care settings. This role assists healthcare providers with patient intake, routine procedures, and documentation, while ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for patients. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
Required Education:
• High school diploma or GED
• completion of a Medical Assistant training program from an accredited institution or equivalent experience as allowed by state law.

Required Work Experience:
• Typically two (2) years of experience as a medical assistant or in a similar clinical support role.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (e.g., AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA) or equivalent credential as recognized by Kettering Health.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills:
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
• strong verbal and written communication
• ability to collect and document vital signs accurately
• knowledge of medical terminology
• organizational and time management skills
• ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• basic computer literacy
• ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Work Experience:
• Experience in a multi-provider outpatient or ambulatory care setting.