Medical Assistant Oncology

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BHMG Oncology in Corbin, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vitals, reconcile medications, collect histories, and support patient flow.

Responsibilities include managing the EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, prior authorizations, and coordinating tests. Upon competency, the role may include EKGs, labs, injections or phlebotomy with on-site work required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office or clinic.
• Direct patient care including vitals, history, medications, and clinical procedures.
• Graduate of an accredited MA program with hands-on patient experience.
• Clinical competency assessment after hire; MA orientation required.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and process medication requests.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; manage patient flow.
• Maintain EPIC EMR and schedule appointments.
• Assist with EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as competency permits.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical procedures

Medical history intake

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Medical office software

Job description

Summary

BHMG Oncology

Corbin, KY

Bonus Available

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

Job Description

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.

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