Medical Assistant - Hamburg Area

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Hamburg in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant for outpatient clinical support. The role involves obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting history, and coordinating patient flow.

Responsibility includes EPIC EMR management, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, prior Authorizations, and coordinating tests/procedures. On-site work is required with potential EKGs/lab work after competency.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of MA experience in a medical office with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient experience.
• Must complete MA orientation and clinical competency assessment.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs, document patient history, and assist with patient flow.
• Manage EPIC EMR, schedule appointments, and process medication requests.
• Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests/procedures.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and lab tests after competency.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Vital signs & history taking

EMR systems

Prior authorizations knowledge

Basic Life Support (BLS)

BAT and DOT certifications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Scheduling software

Job description

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.

BHMG Pulmonary

Baptist Health Hamburg

Lexington, KY

Bonus Available

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

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.

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.