Certified Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health in Richmond, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. The role requires obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, and collecting patient history while supporting patient flow and EPIC workflows.

The position includes scheduling, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests and procedures. On-site presence is essential; EKGs, phlebotomy, injections may be performed as competency after orientation.

Formación

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program.
• One year of direct patient care in a clinical setting may be required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and manage clinical documentation.
• Coordinate patient flow and scheduling within the clinic.
• Support EPIC electronic health record workflows and documentation.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; may perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as competency.
• Maintain on-site presence to perform essential job functions.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Patient history collection

Clinic procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, In

Educación

Medical Assistant training program

Herramientas

EPIC

Descripción del empleo

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Primary Care

Richmond, KY

(4) 10-hour Shifts

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.