Certified Medical Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus reserved for eligible新-h

Job summary

BHMG Cardiology in Somerset, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow.

Additional duties involve managing the EPIC EMR, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year MA experience in medical office/clinic with direct patient care emphasized.
• Graduate of accredited MA program with hands-on patient experience required.
• Clinical competency assessment after hire; MA orientation required; trainee program if standards not met.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs, document patient history and medications.
• Support clinic operations and patient flow; coordinate tests and procedures.
• Manage EPIC EMR; schedule appointments; process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy after competency.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Vital signs collection

Medications reconciliation

Documentation of patient history

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

EPIC EMR

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program graduate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

BHMG Cardiology

Somerset, KY

Bonus Available: Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
• 1+ 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.

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.