Certified Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus reserved for new hires

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in our outpatient clinic in Richmond, KY. The role includes taking vital signs, documenting history and medications, and supporting patient flow.

You will manage EPIC records, schedule appointments, and handle prior authorizations to keep clinics running smoothly. With on-site work requirements and a potential sign-on bonus for eligible hires, the MA will also perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections after clinical

Qualifications

• Graduate of Medical Assistant training program or 1 year direct patient care in a clinical setting.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history; reconcile medications.
• Support patient flow and scheduling; manage EPIC records.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations; coordinate tests and procedures.
• May perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy after competency.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills to support providers.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

MA training program

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

SummaryJob Description:BHMG Primary Care103 Alycia DriveRichmond, 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/orphlebotomy. 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.Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical, Office, Clinic, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHAIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.