Clinical Medical Assistant (Float) — Patient Care & EHR

BHMG Baptist Health Medical Group Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. The role involves vital signs, med reconciliation, patient history, and coordinating tests and procedures, with on-site presence required.

Responsibilities include managing the EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, and assisting with prior authorizations. Opportunities may include EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections after competency assessment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office.
• Hands-on patient care experience including vitals, history, and meds.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history.
• Administer injections and vaccines as trained.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and basic lab tests when competent.
• Coordinate tests and procedures and schedule appointments.
• Process medication requests and manage prior authorizations.
• Document and reconcile medications in the EMR.
• Maintain patient flow and assist providers to ensure efficient care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

EMR experience

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program (hands-on experience)

LPN/RN with licensure (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. The role involves vital signs, med reconciliation, patient history, and coordinating tests and procedures, with on-site presence required.

Responsibilities include managing the EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, and assisting with prior authorizations. Opportunities may include EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections after competency assessment.