Medical Assistant Admin Cardiology

BHS; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant - Admin in cardiology to coordinate patient care across clinical and administrative duties. You will handle patient histories, EPIC navigation, scheduling, and medication-related tasks with a patient-centered approach.

The role requires MA training or equivalent experience, BLS within 90 days, and potential placement in a trainee program if standards aren’t met.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year direct patient care in a medical setting or completion of an MA training program
• Experience documenting patient history, vital signs, and basic clinical procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, injections)
• Orientation completion required; MA Trainee program if standards not met
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• Prior experience in Occupational Medicine/Urgent Care/Primary Care or specialty practice preferred
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Occupational Medicine

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities across clinical and administrative tasks
• Navigate electronic health records (EPIC)
• Schedule appointments and coordinate follow-ups; assist with tests, procedures, and consultations
• Process medication fill and refills; check prior authorizations
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians professionally
• Support Baptist Health mission and core values in daily work

Skills

Patient care

EPIC EHR

Appointment scheduling

Communication

Pharmacy coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal Medical Assistant training program

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG

Cardiology

** 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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.