Medical Assistant Neurology

BHS; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health's outpatient Neurology clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include vitals, history collection, and supporting patient flow to ensure efficient visits.

Role involves EPIC management, scheduling, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests; after clinical competency, EKGs, labs, injections or phlebotomy may be required. On-site presence is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year experience as Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting with direct patient care.
• Graduate of accredited MA program with hands-on patient experience.
• Clinical competency assessment after hire; MA orientation.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days for Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, document patient history and medications.
• Assist in patient flow and direct patient care in outpatient clinic.
• Manage EPIC EMR, schedule appointments, process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests/procedures and support providers during visits.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections or other procedures after competency.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Hands-on patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant training program graduate

Tools

EMR System (EPIC)

Job description

Summary

Job Description

BHMG

Neurology

Retention bonus!

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

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Education

High School or Equivalent| Not Required

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.