Medical Assistant Cardiology

BHS; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reviewing patient history, reconciling medications, and supporting clinic flow.

The role involves EPIC EMR usage, appointment scheduling, and handling prior authorizations. Depending on competency, duties may include EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and tests, with on-site delivery of essential patient care.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; 1+ year MA experience with direct patient care.
• Graduate of accredited MA program with hands-on patient care.
• MA orientation and clinical competency assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and collect patient history.
• Facilitate patient flow and EPIC management.
• Schedule appointments and process medication requests.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as trained.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Clinical procedures

EMR proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program graduate

LPN/RN with license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG

Cardiology

** Retention Bonus!**

Job Summary:

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.

** _ 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.