Medical Assistant Admin Cardiology

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) Admin to coordinate patient care activities in a role blending clinical and administrative duties. The MA will gather patient histories, navigate EPIC, schedule and follow up on appointments, assist with medications, and coordinate tests and referrals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, MA training or equivalent hands-on care, and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year direct, hands-on patient care experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, OR completion of a formal 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.
• Prior experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care or a Specialty medical practice, preferred.
• Clinical competency assessment on hire; MA Trainee if not meeting standards.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities between clinical and administrative duties.
• Manage patient medical history information and EPIC documentation.
• Schedule and follow up with appointments; assist with medication fills and refills.
• Check prior authorizations and schedule tests, procedures, and consultations.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians respectfully.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Adaptability

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal Medical Assistant training program

MA training + clinical experience

Clinical competency assessment on hire

Basic Life Support (AHA) within 90 days

BAT/DOT for Occupational Medicine

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.