Medical Assistant Float

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include vital signs, med reconciliation, patient history, and improving patient flow.

The role requires on-site presence and competency in EPIC EMR, appointment scheduling, and medication processing. Preferred candidates have MA training or certification, hands-on clinical experience (EKG, phlebotomy, injections), and BLS; additional BAT/DOT certs are a

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year hands-on MA experience in a medical office or clinic.
• Experience obtaining vitals, documenting patient history, and performing clinical procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, injections).
• Completion of an accredited MA training program with hands-on clinical exposure; or MA certification.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience; BLS within 90 days; BAT/DOT certifications required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history; reconcile medications.
• Support patient flow and coordinate tests and procedures; manage scheduling and prior authorizations.
• Maintain electronic health record (EPIC) and process medication requests; assist providers as needed.
• Perform clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections when competency is established.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant training program

LPN or RN program with licensure

Basic Life Support (AHA)

BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days

Tools

EMR System (EPIC)

Job description

Summary 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.

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.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.