Cerified Medical Assistant Salary in Kentucky

Cerified Nursing Assistant - Average Salary $35,041

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Medical Assistant - Certified - Average Salary $40,559

Medical Assistant - Certified assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical records. Being a Medical Assistant - Certified prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Additionally, Medical Assistant - Certified may perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments. Requires a high school diploma. May require Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). May require Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Assistant - Certified works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Assistant - Certified typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.

Medical Assistant - Non-Certified - Average Salary $35,702

Medical Assistant - Non-Certified assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical records. Being a Medical Assistant - Non-Certified prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Additionally, Medical Assistant - Non-Certified may perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Assistant - Non-Certified works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

Physician Assistant - Medical - Average Salary $114,349

Physician Assistant - Medical assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Medical orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Medical requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Physician Assistant - Medical's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

Medical Secretary - Average Salary $42,462

Medical Secretary provides secretarial support to clinical staff. Performs various secretarial and clerical duties, such as typing reports and correspondence, transcribing written notes, maintaining records and files, answering phones, and arranging clinician schedules. Being a Medical Secretary may be responsible for entering clinician charges into medical billing system. Requires knowledge of medical terms and vocabulary. Additionally, Medical Secretary requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Secretary works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Secretary typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.