Medical Assistant Float - Clinic Support & Patient Care

Baptist Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics, including taking vital signs, reviewing histories, reconciling medications, and aiding patient flow. The role involves EMR management (EPIC), appointment scheduling, and coordinating tests and procedures.

Depending on competency, the position may include EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, or labs. A High School diploma or MA training with hands-on patient care is required, plus BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; MA experience in medical office 1+ year.
• Or graduate of accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient care.
• BLS certification within 90 days; BAT and DOT certifications for Occupational Medicine within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history; reconcile medications.
• Document and manage patient medications and history in the EMR (EPIC).
• Support patient flow, scheduling, and communications with providers.
• Process prior authorizations and coordinate tests and procedures.
• May perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Clinical procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program graduate

Basic Life Support (BLS)

LPN/RN program graduate

Job description

Baptist Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics, including taking vital signs, reviewing histories, reconciling medications, and aiding patient flow. The role involves EMR management (EPIC), appointment scheduling, and coordinating tests and procedures.

Depending on competency, the position may include EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, or labs. A High School diploma or MA training with hands-on patient care is required, plus BLS within 90 days of hire.