Medical Assistant OBGYN

Baptist Health System KY & IN; Elizabethtown (KY); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retention bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health in Kentucky is hiring a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic, offering a retention bonus for new hires who meet eligibility. The role focuses on direct patient care, EPIC EMR management, and supporting provider teams to streamline patient flow.

Responsibilities include vitals, history, medication reconciliation, scheduling, and coordination of tests and procedures. Some duties such as EKGs, phlebotomy, or injections may be required after competency.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of MA experience in medical office/clinic setting with direct patient care.
• EMR experience; EPIC preferred; BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and assist with medication requests.
• Support patient flow and scheduling in outpatient clinic.
• Manage EPIC EMR and coordinate tests and procedures.
• Perform EKGs, labs, injections or phlebotomy if trained.
• Assist with prior authorizations and referrals when needed.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Patient history

Injections

Phlebotomy

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

MA certificate/program

Herramientas

EPIC EMR

Descripción del empleo

SummaryJob Description:BHMGOBGYN** 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 Equivalency1+ 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, NCCTIf 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.