Medical Assistant - Lexington Float

Baptist Health; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus eligibility

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, history, medication reconciliation, and coordinating patient flow with EPIC EHR and scheduling.

The role may include EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and lab tests after completing competency. Must have 1+ year MA experience or completed accredited MA program; strong communication and organizational skills are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience with direct patient care in a clinical setting.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient experience.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation required on hire.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check-in patients, obtain vital signs, and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient history information.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and support scheduling and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures and communicate with providers, pharmacies, insurers, patients.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, or other procedures after competency is achieved.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Medical history collection

EPIC EMR

Patient scheduling

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

Clinical procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program graduate

CMA/CCMA/NAHP/NCCT/AAMA certification (preferred)

LPN or RN licensure (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

EPIC

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.

Job Description:

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Occupational Medicine - Newton Pike and Lexington locations

Full time Medical Assistant Float

The MA will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within our clinical practices in Lexington.

Duties include:

• Check in patients, obtaining vital signs & medication reconciliation


• Patient medical history information


• Navigating electronic health record system (EPIC)


• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians and will uphold Baptist's mission and core values that drive service excellence.


• Covering Offices within the Lexington area

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.