Medical Assistant

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. The role supports providers, performs vital signs, histories, and med reconciliation, and helps with scheduling and test coordination.

On-site position requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Opportunities may include EKGs, labs, injections, and phlebotomy after competency assessment; sign-on bonus available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of MA experience in a medical office or clinic.
• Hands-on patient care including vital signs, history collection, and medication reconciliation.
• Clinician-facing responsibilities such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections or vaccines as competency allows.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and coordinate medications with providers.
• Manage EPIC EMR and scheduling; process prior authorizations and medical tests.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program or certificate

LPN/RN alternative certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Basic computer skills

Job description

SummaryThe 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 SurgeryLexington, 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.