Medical Assistant

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Prospect (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, collect patient history, and assist with patient flow to support providers.

The role includes EPIC EHR management, appointment scheduling, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. On-site presence is required; sign-on bonus available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: MA certification or active LPN/RN licensure in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, document patient history and medications, and support clinic procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, injections).
• Coordinate tests and procedures, manage EPIC charting, scheduling, medication requests, and prior authorizations.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Medication reconciliation

Clinical procedures

BLS

Education

MA training program

Tools

EPIC

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 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/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.