Medical Assistant (MA) - Neurosurgical Associates

Medical Assistant (MA) - Lake Cumberland Neurosurgical Associates

Schedule: 5x8 Day Shift | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Your experience matters

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Assistant (MA) at Lake Cumberland Neurosurgical Associates, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team

The Medical Assistant supports providers at Lake Cumberland Neurosurgical Associates by providing high-quality clinical care and administrative support to patients receiving neurosurgical care. This role is essential to maintaining efficient patient flow, supporting providers during clinic visits, promoting patient safety and creating an exceptional patient experience.

The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff and administrative team members to help coordinate care throughout the patient experience.

How you'll contribute

A Medical Assistant (MA) who excels in this role:

• Assists physicians and clinical staff with patient assessments, examinations and treatments.
• Prepares patients for examinations and procedures, including obtaining vital signs and reviewing pertinent medical history.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection as directed.
• Documents patient information and care accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Monitors and communicates changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate provider.
• Assists with coordinating patient care, diagnostic testing, referrals and follow-up appointments.
• Prepares examination rooms and ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are available.
• Maintains medical equipment and supplies, including stocking, cleaning and troubleshooting as needed.
• Supports efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned, including scheduling, registration, data entry, filing and telephone support.
• Provides compassionate, patient-centered service while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

These duties align with the existing Lake Cumberland Medical Assistant description, which includes patient assessments and treatments, basic diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, documentation, equipment and supply maintenance, examination room upkeep, scheduling, registration and other administrative responsibilities. 

What we're looking for

Applicants should have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent preferred.
• Previous medical office or clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in a specialty physician practice, neurosurgery, orthopedics or a related setting is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization and patient service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.

The standard Lake Cumberland MA requirements list a high school diploma or equivalent, preference for completion of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent, and BLS requirements. 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical and financial wellness programs, including virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 

More about Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed acute care hospital serving the Somerset community. The hospital provides a broad range of healthcare services and has received recognition for several areas of specialty care, including its neurosurgery program, which has been recognized as an Accredited Spine Center by The Joint Commission. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.