Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paris, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include vitals, history collection, medication reconciliation, and clinical support for providers, with on-site presence required.

The role may involve performing EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and lab tasks after competency; EPIC proficiency and scheduling duties are essential. A sign-on bonus is reserved for eligible new hires.

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.
• Clinical competency assessment during orientation; MA Trainee Program for those who do not meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and assist with clinic procedures (EKGs, phlebotomy, injections).
• Support patient flow and coordinate tests/procedures.
• Manage EPIC and scheduling tasks; process medication requests and prior authorizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical patient care

Education

Medical Assistant training program

1 year clinical patient care experience

Tools

EPIC EHR

Appointment scheduling software

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Cardiology

Paris, 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.