Certified Medical Assistant

Kyeatright; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Bonus available

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for BHMG Primary Care in Richmond, KY. The role provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting, including vital signs, history collection, medication reconciliation, and patient flow.

You will manage the electronic health record (EPIC), schedule appointments, handle prior authorizations, and coordinate tests and procedures. Depending on competency, duties may include EKGs, labs, injections, and phlebotomy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred CMA certification from AAMA/AMT/NCCT or active LPN/RN licensure in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history and medications.
• Support clinic workflows and patient flow in outpatient setting.
• Assist with EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections when trained.
• Manage EPIC EMR and coordinate tests and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Medication reconciliation

EPIC EMR navigation

Scheduling

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant### Certified Medical AssistantApply: Richmond, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26109739**Summary****Job Description:****BHMG Primary Care**Richmond, 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, NHA### *If 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.