Certified Medical Assistant

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Somerset, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic and support clinical operations on-site. You will take vitals, collect histories, reconcile medications, and assist with EPIC workflows to ensure smooth patient flow.

Role may involve performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, or phlebotomy after completing clinical competency and orientation. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to support providers.

Qualifications

• Must have direct patient care experience in a clinical setting.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or MA training with hands-on patient care.
• Successful completion of MA orientation and clinical competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and reconcile medications for patients.
• Collect patient history and document medications and procedures.
• Manage EPIC and assist with scheduling and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests/procedures and support clinical workflow.
• May perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy after competency.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program Graduate

Clinical competency orientation

Tools

EMR system

Basic computer skills

Job description

SummaryJob Description:BHMG CardiologySomerset, KY**Bonus Available**Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.Job DescriptionThe 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.Qualifications:High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting required. Experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g. EKG’s, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).Or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, that includes hands on patient experience as part of the curriculum, required.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 Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.Preferred Qualifications for a Certified Medical Assistant:Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.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 Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.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.