Medical Assistant

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

BHMG Frankfort Specialty Clinic in Frankfort, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include vital signs, history collection, and maintaining patient flow while coordinating exams and using EPIC.

Sign-on bonus is available for new hires who meet eligibility criteria; on-site presence is required to perform essential functions and support providers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting.
• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, collect patient history, and facilitate patient flow.
• Manage the electronic health record (EPIC) and schedule appointments.
• Process medication requests, handle prior authorizations, and coordinate tests and procedures.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy upon successful clinical competency.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Medical Assistant training program

1 year direct patient care experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Frankfort Specialty Clinic

Frankfort, KY

**Bonus Available**

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

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.

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.