Cardiology Medical Assistant & Admin Coordinator

BHMG Baptist Health Medical Group Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

BHMG Baptist Health Medical Group Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) for Cardiology with strong care coordination and clinical support skills. Responsibilities include patient histories, EPIC charting, scheduling, and medication assistance within a fast-paced clinic.

Requirements include a high school diploma or MA training, hands-on patient care experience, BLS, and MA-related certifications. A retention bonus is available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of direct patient care in a medical setting or completion of an MA program.
• Incl. CMA/AAMA/AMT/NCCT certifications as applicable.
• Prior experience in Occupational/ Urgent/ Primary or Specialty care preferred.
• On hire, complete MA orientation; some may enter a trainee program.
• BLS from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Occupational Medicine.
• Retention bonus is reserved for eligible new hires.
• MA credentials and relevant clinical skills emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities across clinical and administrative tasks.
• Take patient histories and document in the EHR (EPIC).
• Schedule and follow up with appointments and tests.
• Assist with medication fill and refill requests.
• Check prior authorizations and coordinate with pharmacies and insurers.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, and care teams professionally.

Skills

Patient care

History taking

Care coordination

Medical office communication

Medication management support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA training program completion

BLS certification

CMA / AAMA / AMT / NCCT certification

Occupational Medicine/Pharmacy knowledge

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

BHMG Baptist Health Medical Group Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) for Cardiology with strong care coordination and clinical support skills. Responsibilities include patient histories, EPIC charting, scheduling, and medication assistance within a fast-paced clinic.

Requirements include a high school diploma or MA training, hands-on patient care experience, BLS, and MA-related certifications. A retention bonus is available for eligible new hires.