Medical Assistant Cardiology

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic in the BHMG Cardiology department. You will provide direct patient care, collect histories, and support medication reconciliation while helping to manage the EPIC EHR and clinic flow.

Responsibilities include obtaining vitals, coordinating tests, scheduling, processing medication requests, and assisting with procedures such as EKGs and phlebotomy. On-site presence is required to maintain efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of MA experience with direct patient care in a medical setting.
• Graduate of an accredited MA program with hands-on patient care.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation required.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience is a plus.
• BLS from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
• BAT and DOT certifications required within 90 days.
• Preferred CMA/MA certification or RN/LPN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs, document patient history and medications, and reconcile medications.
• Facilitate patient flow and assist clinicians during visits.
• Manage EPIC EHR, schedule appointments, and process medication requests.
• Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests and procedures.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy as trained.
• Maintain on-site presence to ensure efficient patient care and provider support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

CMA/MA certification or LPN/RN licensure (preferred)

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Summary

BHMG Cardiology

Job Description

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.

Retention Bonus

Retention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

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 Office, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.