Medical Assistant

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Baptist Health BHMG Family Medicine in Corbin, KY, seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting. You will obtain vital signs, document histories, reconcile medications, and support clinic flow, with on-site duties and a potential sign-on bonus.

The role emphasizes EPIC EMR mastery, appointment coordination, and assisting with tests and procedures as competency grows. Strong communication and organization are essential for team-based care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year MA experience in medical office.
• Graduate of accredited MA training program with hands-on patient care.
• Clinical competency assessment after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support.
• Take vital signs and document history.
• Reconcile medications and manage patient flow.
• Schedule appointments and support EPIC workflows; coordinate tests and procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

EMR EPIC

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA Training Program

Clinical Competency Assessment

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

SummaryJob Description:BHMG Family MedicineCorbin, KY**Bonus Available**Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.Job DescriptionThe 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 Equivalency1+ 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.Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical, Office, Clinic, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHAIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.