Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include vitals, medication reconciliation, patient history, and facilitating patient flow. The role supports EPIC management, scheduling, and coordination of tests and procedures.

Upon competency, tasks may include EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, or lab tests. This is an on-site role requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

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.
• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation.
• BLS from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history and medications.
• Coordinate and facilitate patient flow and clinic procedures.
• Manage electronic health record (EPIC) and scheduling of appointments.
• Process medication requests and handle prior authorizations; coordinate tests and procedures.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, or lab tests after competency is shown.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Patient history

EPIC EHR

Appointment scheduling

Prior authorizations

Testing coordination

Phlebotomy

Formation

Medical Assistant training program

MA Trainee Program

Outils

EPIC EHR

Description du poste

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.