Medical Assistant OB/GYN

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. The role includes obtaining vitals, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and supporting clinic flow.

Responsibilities include managing EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests and prior authorizations. Upon competency, the MA may perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, or phlebotomy with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year MA experience with direct patient care in a clinical setting required.
• Graduate of an accredited MA program with hands-on clinical experience required.
• Must pass clinical competency assessment and MA orientation.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience is a plus.
• BLS within 90 days of hire; BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days for Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history; document in EMR.
• Reconcile medications and process medication requests.
• Coordinate tests, procedures, and prior authorizations.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy as competency allows.

Skills

Vital signs

Direct patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program

MA Certification (CMA/CCMA/NCMA etc.)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

BAT and DOT certifications for Occupational Medicine

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG

OBGYN

** 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

CT, NHA

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.