Medical Assistant

BHS; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Available

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting patient history, reconciling medications, and supporting patient flow.

The role involves managing EPIC EMR, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests and procedures. Depending on competency, duties may include EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections, with a strong emphasis on communication

Qualifications

• Direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient history and facilitate patient flow.
• Experience with EPIC EMR and scheduling workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in outpatient setting.
• Manage electronic health records and coordinate scheduling and tests.
• Assist with prior authorizations and medication requests as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Clinical procedures (EKG/Phlebotomy)

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EPIC EMR

EMR systems

Job description

Summary

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.

Job Description:

BHMG Family Medicine

Georgetown, KY

**Bonus Available**

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

Job Description

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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
• 1+ 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.

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.