Medical Assistant Admin

BHS; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus available

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY, is hiring a Medical Assistant (MA) Admin to coordinate patient care across clinical and administrative duties. You will manage patient histories, navigate the EPIC system, and schedule tests, referrals, and follow-ups with professionalism and care.

The role requires MA training or hands-on clinical experience, BLS within 90 days, and orientation. Sign-on bonus eligibility may apply for qualified new hires within Baptist Health.

Qualifications

• Formal MA training or 1 year direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting.
• Clinical competency assessment upon hire; MA orientation required.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities across clinical and administrative tasks.
• Gather patient history information and document in EHR (EPIC).
• Schedule and follow up on appointments; assist with medication fills/refills.
• Check prior authorizations and schedule tests, procedures, and consultations.

Skills

EPIC navigation

Vital signs

Patient communication

Education

Formal Medical Assistant training program

MA certification preferred

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Primary Care

2040 Harrodsburg Road

Lexington, KY

**Bonus Available**

_ Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. _

The Medical Assistant (MA) Admin role will be responsible for the coordination of patient care activities.This position requires a versatile professional who can seamlessly transition between clinical andadministrative responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to the following: patient medical history
information, navigating electronic health records system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up withappointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations andscheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned. The MA willcommunicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner andwill uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence.

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.