Medical Assistant Float

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing team at a renowned healthcare provider, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care as a Medical Assistant. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with patients, performing essential clinical tasks such as obtaining vital signs, managing electronic health records, and facilitating patient flow. With a focus on teamwork and clinical excellence, you will contribute to a supportive environment that values innovation and service. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Clinical Competency Assessment

MA Trainee Program

Teamwork and Innovation Focus

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a medical office or clinic.
• Experience with direct patient care and clinical procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and collect patient history.
• Manage electronic health records and schedule appointments.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Clinical Procedures

Medication Reconciliation

Education

Basic Life Support Certification

Relevant Medical Education

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Job description

Job Description:

****Eligible for $2,000 Sign-On Bonus****

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. Known for excellence—be part of this dynamic and growing team.

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.

The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians in a respectful manner and will uphold Baptist's mission and core values that drive service excellence.

A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting is required. This experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining manual vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines). A combination of relevant experience and formal medical-related education may be considered to meet this requirement.

• 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 (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications are required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine.

Upon hire, these disciplines will be assessed for clinical competency and will be required to successfully complete an MA orientation/externship as well as any additional training as required by the provider.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.