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Medical Assistant

NorthKey Community CareFlorence, KYFull timePosted 1mo ago

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical assistant jobs in Kentucky post a median of $23.10 an hour, the middle half $20.38–$23.84, across 10 jobs that state their pay. Medical assistants employed in Kentucky earn a median of $18.88 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team to assist our medical staff in the care of patients. Schedule: Monday- Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm FOUR TENS! Location: Covington and Florence locations. This position will go between the two offices with a set schedule. The schedule will be split between both locations.

PERKS & PAY

  • Salary: $15.25 an hou r
  • Up to 12% annual contingency bonus
  • Flexible schedule opportunities (FOUR TEN-HOUR SHIFTS)
  • Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
  • HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Professional Development
  • Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma is required .
  • Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
  • Relevant knowledge, training, and experience.
  • Experience working with individuals with histories of mental health and/or substance use is preferred, but not required

JOB DUTIES

  • Assist medical staff (physicians and nurse practitioners) in the care of patients within a behavioral health outpatient setting.
  • Accurately assess the needs and issues of individual patients.
  • Complete quality documentation of services provided, including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information to ensure compliance with organizational policies and compliance standards.
  • Adhere to appropriate standards of care.
  • Collaborate with other staff members to promote quality patient care.
  • Perform patient histories, screenings, and risk factor assessments as indicated.
  • Handle medication orders and medications by following organizational policies and relevant state/federal regulations and standards.
  • Ensure appropriate communication with other internal and external professionals for effective delivery of quality patient care.
  • Adhere to confidentiality in all matters pertaining to client information

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Come join our team to Transform Lives and Communities Through Excellent Service!

From NorthKey Community Care's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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NorthKey Community Care hires mental health staff, front-office staff and nurses in Covington, Florence and Falmouth in Kentucky.

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