Certified Medical Assistant

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

BHMG Orthopedics in Lexington, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include vital signs, history, medication reconciliation, and coordinating patient flow with EPIC and scheduling.

Role may involve performing EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and/or lab tests after completion of competency. On-site presence required; sign-on bonus reserved for eligible new hires.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or minimum of one year of direct patient care in a clinical setting.
• Must complete MA orientation; MA Trainee Program if standards are not met.
• Basic Life Support from AHA within 90 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• Obtain vitals and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and assist with clinic procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow and EPIC documentation.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Patient history

Clinical procedures

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

Communication

Ausbildung

MA training program

1 year direct patient care

Tools

EPIC

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Orthopedics

Lexington, KY

Bonus Available

_ Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. _

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or

phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinic procedures (e.g. EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).

• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Requirements:

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT or AAMP OR active Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.