Medical Assistant

Kyeatright; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Prospect, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vital signs, document histories, reconcile medications, and support providers to maintain smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities include managing the EPIC EMR, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. After training, you may perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections or vaccines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or 1+ year of direct patient care.
• MA certification or state licensure is preferred.
• Good communication and organization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and assist with medication requests.
• Coordinate tests, procedures and test results.
• Manage EPIC electronic health record and schedule appointments.
• Assist with EKGs, phlebotomy, injections or vaccines when competent.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Communication

Organization

EKG

Phlebotomy

Vaccinations

Injections

Appointment scheduling

Clinical support

Education

Formal Medical Assistant training program

MA Certification / Licensure options

LPN/RN licensure in state

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

## Medical AssistantApply: Prospect, KY: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R26107805**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 Primary Care****Prospect, 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/orphlebotomy. 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.Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical, Office, Clinic, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA### *If 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.