Certified Medical Assistant Admin

BHS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Bonus Available

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) for BHMG Primary Care in Richmond, KY. Role requires coordinating patient care across clinical and administrative duties, including EPIC navigation, scheduling, and assisting with medications.

The position includes a sign-on bonus and requires MA training or equivalent, plus BLS within 90 days of hire. Training track available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Formal Medical Assistant training or 1 year direct patient care experience.
• Clinical competency assessment after hire; MA orientation and potential trainee program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities across clinical and administrative tasks.
• Navigate EPIC EHR, document patient history and medications.
• Schedule and follow up with appointments; manage test scheduling and referrals.
• Assist with medication fill/refill requests and prior authorizations.

Skills

Patient care

EPIC navigation

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant training or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Primary Care

Richmond, KY

**Bonus Available**

_ Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. _

The Medical Assistant (MA) Admin role will be responsible for the coordination of patient care activities.This position requires a versatile professional who can seamlessly transition between clinical andadministrative responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to the following: patient medical history
information, navigating electronic health records system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up withappointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations andscheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned. The MA willcommunicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner andwill uphold Baptist's mission and core values that drive service excellence.

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.