Medical Assistant Admin Cardiology

Kyeatright; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant Admin for Cardiology to coordinate patient care across clinical and administrative tasks. You will collect medical history, navigate EPIC, schedule and follow up on appointments, and assist with medication refills.

The role requires a high school diploma or MA training, plus BLS within 90 days and potential BAT/DOT certifications for Occupational Medicine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; MA training or 1 year direct patient care needed.
• Experience in clinical and administrative duties in medical settings preferred.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR; ability to schedule tests and manage prior authorizations.
• Ability to communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians respectfully.
• BLS within 90 days; BAT and DOT certifications required for Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities across clinical and administrative tasks.
• Obtain patient history and vital signs; document medications.
• Assist with EKGs, phlebotomy, injections or vaccines.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and manage appointment scheduling and follow-ups.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, and physicians.

Skills

Patient care

EPIC navigation

Appointment scheduling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA training program or clinical patient care experience

Tools

BLS (AHA)

BAT certification

DOT certification

Job description

Medical Assistant Admin Cardiology### Medical Assistant Admin CardiologyApply: Paducah, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26109257**Summary****Job Description:**BHMGCardiology **\\*\\* Retention Bonus!\\*\\*** **Job Summary:**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 Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:*** High school diploma or equivelent, required.* One (1) year of direct, hands-on patient care experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, OR, (2) Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program, including the Baptist Health internal MA training program* Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, handson patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).* Prior experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care or a Specialty medical practice, preferred.* 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.* BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine.\\*\\* ***Retention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.*** Medical Office, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.