Medical Assistant Float

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Richmond, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant Float to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, collect patient history, and facilitate patient flow, while supporting providers and keeping the EPIC EMR up to date.

The role requires on-site presence, ability to schedule appointments, process prior authorizations, and coordinate tests.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care such as taking vital signs and documenting history.
• Experience with medications reconciliation and clinical procedures.
• Must complete MA orientation and clinical competency assessment.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vitals, document patient history, and track medications.
• Support clinic operations and patient flow in outpatient setting.
• Manage EPIC electronic health record and appointment scheduling.
• Process prior authorizations and coordinate tests and procedures.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, or phlebotomy when competent.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

EMR systems experience

Basic computer skills

BLS certification within 90 days

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate or completion of accredited program with clinical experience

LPN/RN license considered

Tools

EMR System

EPIC EMR

Job description

Medical Assistant Float### Medical Assistant FloatApply: Richmond, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26108762**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.### *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.