Medical Assistant

Kyeatright; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Bonus available

Job summary

Baptist Health Richmond in Kentucky is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vitals, document patient history, support clinic flow, and manage the EPIC EMR.

Aligned with the BHMG Behavioral Health team, the role requires on-site presence, completion of MA training, Basic Life Support within 90 days, and potential EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections as competency grows.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or 1 year of direct patient care.
• Ability to obtain vitals, document history and meds, and perform clinic procedures.
• Demonstrates basic life support within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, and document patient history.
• Support patient flow and schedule appointments in EPIC EMR.
• Coordinate tests/procedures and assist with injections or phlebotomy as competency grows.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Patient history

EPIC EMR

Scheduling appointments

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR system

Job description

Medical Assistant### Medical AssistantApply: Richmond, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26109738**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/orphlebotomy. 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. Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical, Office, Clinic, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.