Medical Assistant Admin

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

BHMG Primary Care in Lexington, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to coordinate patient care across clinical and administrative tasks. The role involves updating patient histories in EPIC, scheduling, and assisting with medication requests and referrals.

The MA will perform vital signs, basic procedures, and vaccines while ensuring professional communication with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians in line with Baptist Health’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant training program or 1 year direct patient care.
• Must complete MA orientation; MA Trainee Program if standards not met.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities across clinical and administrative duties.
• Navigate the EPIC EHR and manage patient histories.
• Schedule and follow up on appointments; assist with medication refills.
• Obtain vitals, document patient history, and perform clinic procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, injections).
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians respectfully.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical history

EPIC navigation

Scheduling

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccinations

Injections

Prior authorizations

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant training program

MA Trainee Program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

BHMG Primary Care

2040 Harrodsburg Road Lexington, KY

Bonus Available

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

Job Description

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 and administrative responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to the following: patient medical history information, navigating electronic health records system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up with appointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and will 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.