Medical Assistant OBGYN

Baptist Healthcare System; Elizabethtown (KY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retention Bonus

Descripción de la vacante

BHMG OBGYN is seeking a Medical Assistant for outpatient clinic support. Responsibilities include vital signs, med reconciliation, history collection, and ensuring smooth patient flow while coordinating with EPIC EMR and scheduling.

Role may involve performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, or phlebotomy after completing clinical competency. On-site presence is required to support providers and patient care.

Formación

• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office, clinic or similar setting with direct patient care.
• Hands-on patient care including vital signs, documenting history/medications, and clinical procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, injections or vaccines).
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient experience.
• Clinical competency assessment upon hire with MA orientation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic; obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient history and facilitate patient flow to support providers.
• Manage EPIC EMR, schedule appointments, process medication requests, and handle prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; may perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy after competency.
• Maintain strong communication and organizational skills; on-site presence required.

Conocimientos

Communication

Organization

Basic computer skills

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

LPN/RN program graduate (preferred)

Herramientas

EMR System

Descripción del empleo

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.

Benefits

• Retention Bonus!


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

Employer

BHMG OBGYN

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.