Medical Assistant

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Bonus available

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Lexington Oncology is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic. You will provide direct patient care, obtain vital signs, document patient history, and support clinical workflow while managing the EPIC electronic health record and scheduling.

After earning clinical competency, responsibilities may include EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy. This on-site role requires BLS within 90 days of hire and completion of MA orientation.

Formación

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation required; those who do not meet standards may enter MA Trainee Program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history and medications.
• Support clinic procedures and manage patient flow in outpatient setting.
• Manage EPIC EHR, scheduling, medication requests, and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; after competency, perform EKGs, labs, injections or phlebotomy.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Patient history collection

Communication

Organization

Educación

Medical Assistant training program

MA certification / Licensure (preferred)

Herramientas

EPIC EHR

Descripción del empleo

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Lexington Oncology

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.