Medical Assistant Float PRN

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in our outpatient clinic. You will obtain vital signs, document histories, and support providers to maintain smooth patient flow.

Key responsibilities include managing the EPIC electronic health record, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests. After competency, you may perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections on-site, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience with direct patient care in a clinical setting.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient experience.
• Clinical competency assessment upon hire; MA orientation mandatory.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required within 90 days for Occupational Medicine MA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient history and document procedures.
• Support patient flow and coordinate with providers.
• Manage EPIC electronic health record and scheduling.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations; coordinate tests.
• May perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy after competency.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

LPN or RN licensure

Tools

EMR System

Job description

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

• 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.