Medical Assistant General Surgery

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is hiring a Medical Assistant for the General Surgery outpatient clinic. The role supports patient care, charts in EPIC, and ensures smooth patient flow. On-site presence is required. Training and clinical competency are provided, with a retention bonus for eligible new hires.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year MA experience or MA program graduation, and BLS within 90 days of hire. Prior authorization handling may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience as Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• MA training program graduate with hands-on patient care.
• Obtain BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and process requests.
• Coordinate tests and procedures with providers.
• Manage EPIC EMR and scheduling.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy or injections when qualified.
• Support patient flow and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical procedures

Communication

Teamwork

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program graduate

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Office EMR system

Job description

## Medical Assistant General SurgeryApply: Paducah, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26108240**Summary****Job Description:**BHMGGeneral Surgery **\\*\\* Retention Bonus!\\*\\*** **Job Summary:**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. \\*\\* ***Retention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.*** Medical Office, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA### *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.