Certified Medical Assistant

BHS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and supporting patient flow.

The role requires on-site presence and competency with EPIC EHR, scheduling, and care coordination. Preferred candidates have MA training or clinical experience, BLS within 90 days, and may participate in an MA orientation program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or have direct patient care experience
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
• Clinical competency assessment upon hire and MA orientation before completion

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history; document accurately
• Assist with clinic procedures (EKGs, phlebotomy, injections or vaccines)
• Manage electronic health records (EPIC) and coordinate patient flow
• Schedule appointments and process medication requests and prior authorizations
• Coordinate tests and procedures and support providers and team

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Formal Medical Assistant training

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Primary Care

103 Alycia Drive

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.