Medical Assistant

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Paducah, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant for Radiation Oncology to support clinicians with chart prep, vital signs, procedure assistance and clinic flow.

This full-time role (M-F 0800-1630) requires a high school diploma; MA certification is preferred and one year of medical office experience is beneficial. Attractive benefits are offered including tuition assistance, PTO, maternity/paternity leave, EAP and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year medical office experience preferred.
• MA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician with procedures and maintains clinic flow.
• Prepares exam rooms and conducts clinical interviews including vital signs and medical history.
• Performs chart preparation, medication reconciliation, and supports scheduler workflows.
• Ensures clinical areas are orderly and ready for procedures.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology

Full Time, M-F 0800-1630

The Medical Assistant performs the following duties: chart preparation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, height, weight, assists in minor procedures, clinic flow and any other duties as needed to assist physician.

Job Duties:

• Assures that clinical areas are in order.
• Prepares exam rooms for procedures and assists physician with certain medical procedures according to policy.
• Conducts and records clinical interview with patients including vital signs and medical history.
• Patient scheduler workflows: provide coverage for planned and unplanned scheduler time away and assist scheduler as needed. Duties include: patient scheduling, answering incoming department calls, handling referrals and work queues, assign/check in monthly billing numbers, and importing consult notes.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Requirements:

• One year medical office experience is preferred
• MA Certification preferred

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.