Certified Medical Assistant

BHS; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health's BHMG Urology in Lexington, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vital signs, document patient history, reconcile medications, and help manage patient flow using EPIC.

On-site presence is required; a sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires. Preferred candidates have MA certification or LPN/RN licensure and BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Formal Medical Assistant training or 1 year of direct patient care.
• MA certification or licensure preferred (AAMA/AMT/NCCT; LPN/RN).
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and assist with clinic procedures.
• Manage EPIC electronic health record and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate tests and procedures and process prior authorizations.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as competency permits.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Clinical procedures

Education

MA training program

MA certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Urology

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.