Certified Medical Assistant

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Somerset (KY); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Somerset, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vital signs, document history and medications, and support efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include managing EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests and procedures. Depending on competency, you may perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and lab tests. This is an on-site role requiring strong communication.

Formación

• 1+ year MA clinical experience in a medical setting.
• Direct patient care including vitals, history, and meds.
• Completion of accredited MA training program required or MA certification.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Assist with medication reconciliation and patient care.
• Manage EPIC EMR and scheduling workflow.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests/procedures and ensure patient flow.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections or labs after competency.
• On-site presence required to perform essential duties.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

EMR experience

Basic computer skills

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program graduate

Herramientas

EPIC EMR

Descripción del empleo

Summary

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.