Medical Assistant - Ob/Gyn

Davita Inc.; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Richmond clinic. This role includes direct patient care, managing health records, and performing clinical procedures. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a medical setting and must achieve Basic Life Support certification shortly after hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a medical office or clinic.
• Direct patient care experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support.
• Manage electronic health records and schedule appointments.
• Perform tasks like obtaining vital signs and EKGs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Description:

**$2,000 Retention Bonus**

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

BHMG Richmond Ob/Gyn

793 Eastern Bypass

Richmond, KY

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.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting is required. This experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining manual vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines). A combination of relevant experience and formal medical-related education may be considered to meet this requirement.

• 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 (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, CMA, MA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AAMP, NAHP

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.