Cardiology Medical Assistant – Admin & Care Coordination

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) Admin to coordinate patient care activities in a role blending clinical and administrative duties. The MA will gather patient histories, navigate EPIC, schedule and follow up on appointments, assist with medications, and coordinate tests and referrals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, MA training or equivalent hands-on care, and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year direct, hands-on patient care experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, OR completion of a formal MA training program.
• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, handson patient care in a clinical setting.
• Prior experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care or a Specialty medical practice, preferred.
• Clinical competency assessment on hire; MA Trainee if not meeting standards.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine.
• Retention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities between clinical and administrative duties.
• Manage patient medical history information and EPIC documentation.
• Schedule and follow up with appointments; assist with medication fills and refills.
• Check prior authorizations and schedule tests, procedures, and consultations.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians respectfully.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Adaptability

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal Medical Assistant training program

MA training + clinical experience

Clinical competency assessment on hire

Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 days

BAT/DOT for Occupational Medicine

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) Admin to coordinate patient care activities in a role blending clinical and administrative duties. The MA will gather patient histories, navigate EPIC, schedule and follow up on appointments, assist with medications, and coordinate tests and referrals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, MA training or equivalent hands-on care, and BLS within 90 days.