Dynamic Medical Assistant - Float in Outpatient Clinic

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient histories and coordinating tests and procedures.

The role involves managing the EPIC electronic health record, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests and prior authorizations, and performing procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy or injections after competency while on-site

Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on patient care and clinical support in a medical office/clinic.
• Experience with documenting patient history and medications.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and basic computer skills.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire for Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs and collect patient history.
• Reconcile medications and coordinate tests and procedures.
• Manage EPIC EMR, schedule appointments, process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; assist with EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as competency allows.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR system experience

Basic Life Support

BAT and DOT certifications

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program certificate

LPN or RN with licensure

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient histories and coordinating tests and procedures.

The role involves managing the EPIC electronic health record, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests and prior authorizations, and performing procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy or injections after competency while on-site