Medical Assistant OB/GYN

bhs; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) OB/GYN is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vital signs, document history, reconcile medications, and help manage patient flow.

The role includes using EPIC, scheduling, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. After orientation, EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections may be required on-site; on-going training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year MA experience in clinical setting with direct patient care.
• Graduate of accredited MA training program with hands-on patient care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and maintain patient records.
• Manage EPIC electronic health record and patient flow.
• Schedule appointments and process medication requests.
• Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests/procedures.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as qualified; on-site.
• Complete MA orientation and clinical competency assessment.

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.

Medical Office, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT CT, NHA

** Retention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.