Medical Assistant Bariatric Surgery

BHS; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for BHMG Bariatric Surgery in Lexington, KY. The role provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic, including vital signs, history taking, and coordinating patient flow.

Responsibilities expand to EMR management (EPIC), scheduling, medication requests, prior authorizations, and coordinating tests. Upon competency, EKGs, labs, injections, and phlebotomy may be required. On-site presence is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year Medical Assistant experience with direct patient care in clinic settings.
• Graduate of accredited MA program with hands-on patient care.
• Clinical competency assessment upon hire; MA trainee program if standards not met.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS within 90 days of hire; BAT and DOT certifications for MA in Occupational Medicine within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient histories; assist with clinical procedures.
• Document patient information in EPIC EMR and coordinate scheduling and referrals.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations; coordinate tests and procedures.
• May perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy after competency completion.
• Ensure on-site presence to support providers and patient flow.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medication reconciliation

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

Scheduling appointments

Prior authorizations

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program graduate

CMA/MA certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/AAMP)

LPN or RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Bariatric Surgery

2716 Old Rosebud Road - Hamburg Area

Lexington, KY

**Bonus Available**

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

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow.

Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
• 1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting required. Experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g. EKG’s, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).
• Or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, that includes hands on patient experience as part of the curriculum, required.
• 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 Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.
• Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications for a Certified Medical Assistant:

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
• Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
• 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 Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.
• Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical, Office, Clinic, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.