Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for $2000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, managing electronic health records, and facilitating patient flow. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in a medical setting and a High School Diploma. Basic Life Support certification and specific training assessments are required after hire. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits including a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office or clinic required.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire is mandatory.
• BAT and DOT certifications for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, and collect patient history.
• Manage electronic health record (EPIC) and schedule appointments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Experience with EMR System

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

Certified Medical Assistant

Partners Womens Health

Breckenridge Lane and Stonecrest Rd locations

First Shift/Full Time

Eligible for $2000 Sign-On Bonus

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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency

• 1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting required. Experience must include direct, hands‑on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g. EKG's, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).

• Or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, that includes hands‑on patient experience as part of the curriculum, required.

• 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 Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.

• Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.

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

• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications for a Certified Medical Assistant:

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.

• Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.

• 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 Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.

• Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.

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

• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

RMA, CMA, MA, Medical Assistant, LPN, Certified Medical Assistant, MA, AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, AAMP, RN

Work Experience

Education

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.