Medical Assistant Gastroenterology

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Gastroenterology department in Lexington, KY. The role involves providing direct patient care, managing electronic health records, and performing clinical procedures. Candidates must have experience in a medical setting and strong communication skills. A retention bonus is offered for new hires.

Benefits

Retention Bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Manage electronic health records, schedule appointments, and process medication requests.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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Medical Assistant Gastroenterology

Apply locations Lexington, KY time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R25082873

Job Description:

**$2,000 Retention Bonus**

**Retention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria**

BHMG Lexington Gastroenterology

1720 Nicholasville Road

Lexington, KY

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, CMA, MA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AAMP, NAHP

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.