Cardiology MA Admin – Patient Care & Scheduling

Baptist Healthcare System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) Admin who can balance clinical and administrative duties. You will collect patient histories, navigate EPIC, schedule and follow up on appointments, assist with medications and tests, and coordinate communications with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians, upholding Baptist Health's commitment to service excellence.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, MA training or clinical experience, and BLS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, OR completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities and support clinical and administrative tasks.
• Obtain patient history, vitals, medications, and document in EPIC; assist with injections, phlebotomy, EKGs and vaccines.
• Schedule and follow up on appointments; manage prior authorizations; arrange tests, procedures and consultations.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful, service-oriented manner.

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) Admin who can balance clinical and administrative duties. You will collect patient histories, navigate EPIC, schedule and follow up on appointments, assist with medications and tests, and coordinate communications with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians, upholding Baptist Health's commitment to service excellence.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, MA training or clinical experience, and BLS