Medical Assistant Float

Baptist Healthcare System; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Healthcare System in Kentucky is seeking a Medical Assistant to support an outpatient clinic. You will provide direct patient care, take vitals, document history and medications, and help manage patient flow.

You will maintain the electronic health record (EPIC), schedule appointments, process medication requests and prior authorizations, and coordinate tests and procedures. After clinical competency, you may perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office/clinic with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands-on patient care experience.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS from 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 (preferred).
• Graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current licensure (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history and medications.
• Reconcile medications and collect patient history.
• Facilitate patient flow in outpatient clinic.
• Manage EPIC and scheduling of appointments.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy as competency allows.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Patient history collection

Electronic Health Record (EPIC)

Scheduling appointments

Medication requests processing

Prior authorization handling

Test and procedure coordination

EKG administration

Phlebotomy

Injections

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on experience

Graduate of LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR system

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.