Certified Medical Assistant

BHS; Richmond (KY); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health’s BHMG Primary Care in Richmond, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting history, reconciling medications, and coordinating patient flow.

The role involves managing EPIC, scheduling, processing medication requests, prior authorizations, and coordinating tests. Upon competency, may perform EKGs, labs, injections, or phlebotomy, with on-site presence

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.
• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation; those who do not meet standards may be enrolled in MA Trainee Program.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and document therapies.
• Coordinate patient flow and clinic scheduling.
• Manage EPIC electronic health record and process medication requests.
• Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests/procedures.
• May perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy after competency is demonstrated.

Connaissances

Communication

Organization

Formation

Medical Assistant training program

Outils

EPIC EMR

Description du poste

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/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.