Medical Assistant

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

BHMG Behavioral Health in Richmond, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and coordinating patient flow with the care team.

The role also involves managing the EPIC electronic health record, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or 1 year hands-on patient care.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• MA Trainee program available for development if standards are not met.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and assist with clinic procedures.
• Coordinate tests, manage EPIC, and schedule appointments.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Support providers and ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Clinic coordination

Communication

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

Formal Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EHR

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 Behavioral Health

Richmond, 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.