Medical Assistant Admin Cardiology

Baptist Healthcare System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) Admin who can balance clinical and administrative duties. You will collect patient histories, navigate EPIC, schedule and follow up on appointments, assist with medications and tests, and coordinate communications with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians, upholding Baptist Health's commitment to service excellence.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, MA training or clinical experience, and BLS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, OR completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities and support clinical and administrative tasks.
• Obtain patient history, vitals, medications, and document in EPIC; assist with injections, phlebotomy, EKGs and vaccines.
• Schedule and follow up on appointments; manage prior authorizations; arrange tests, procedures and consultations.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful, service-oriented manner.

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

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.