Medical Assistant Oncology

bhs; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health’s BHMG Oncology in Corbin, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations on-site. You will obtain vitals, document history, and assist with procedures while coordinating medication requests and tests using EPIC EMR.

Applicants should have MA training and hands-on clinical experience, plus BLS within 90 days and BAT/DOT certifications within 90 days. Sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year MA experience with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands-on patient experience.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation required.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience preferred.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, reconcile meds, collect patient history, and facilitate patient flow.
• Manage EPIC EMR, schedule appointments, process med requests, and coordinate tests.
• May perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, or phlebotomy after competency.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

EPIC

EMR System

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Oncology
Corbin, KY

Bonus Available

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

Responsibilities

• Obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow.
• 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 Assistant, MA, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical, Office, Clinic, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.