Medical Assistant, Float

Jobtailor; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. You will collect vital signs, obtain patient history, reconcile medications, and support efficient patient flow using the EPIC electronic health record.

Responsibilities include scheduling, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests and procedures. After competency, you may perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred; certification from AAMA/AMT/NAHP/NCCT/AAMP is a plus.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs and collect patient history.
• Reconcile medications and coordinate tests/procedures.
• Schedule appointments and process medication requests.
• Handle prior authorizations and EMR documentation.
• Assist with EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy after competency.

Skills

Direct Patient Care

EPIC EHR

Vital Signs

Medication Reconciliation

Patient History

Communication

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program graduate

LPN/RN licensure (optional)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic
• Obtain vital signs
• Reconcile medications
• Collect patient history
• Facilitate patient flow
• Manage the electronic health record (EPIC)
• Schedule appointments
• Process medication requests
• Handle prior authorizations
• Coordinate tests and procedures
• Upon successful completion of clinical competency, perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy
• Support providers and ensure efficient patient care
• Complete clinical competency assessment and MA orientation upon hire

Requirements

• 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, including direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting
• Alternatively, graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on patient experience
• Basic computer skills
• Experience with EMR System is 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
• Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP is preferred for a Certified Medical Assistant
• Alternatively, graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in direct patient care, including vital sign assessment, medication reconciliation, and electronic health record management using EPIC. Holds relevant certifications and possesses hands-on experience in clinical settings to ensure efficient patient flow and support healthcare providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Direct Patient Care
• Electronic Health Record Management
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Medication Reconciliation

Hard Skills

• Vital Signs Assessment
• Medication Reconciliation
• Patient History Collection
• EKG Performance
• Lab Testing
• Injections
• Phlebotomy
• Appointment Scheduling
• Prior Authorization Handling
• Test Coordination

Soft Skills

• Patient Support
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support
• Medical Assistant Certification
• BAT Certification
• DOT Certification

Industry Keywords

• Outpatient Clinic
• Clinical Support
• Healthcare
• Medical Assistant
• Occupational Medicine

Tools & Technologies

• EPIC