Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); Híbrido; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

The Baptist Health BHMG Behavioral Health in Richmond, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and guiding patient flow.

On-site role with a sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. You will manage EPIC, schedule appointments, process medication requests, and coordinate tests, with potential to perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and

Formación

• 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 from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain vital signs and collect patient history to support care delivery.
• Reconcile medications and coordinate tests and procedures.
• Manage the electronic health record (EPIC) and schedule appointments.
• Process medication requests and handle prior authorizations.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy after competency as needed.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Educación

Medical Assistant training program

Herramientas

EPIC EMR

Descripción del empleo

## Medical AssistantApply: Richmond, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26107825**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