Medical Assistant or LPN

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include vital signs, medication reconciliation, history taking, and supporting patient flow and EPIC EMR tasks.

The role may involve performing EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and lab tests upon competency, with a strong emphasis on communication and organization to support providers and efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office/clinic, with direct patient care and procedures.
• Graduate of an accredited MA training program with hands-on patient experience.
• Clinician orientation and possible trainee program for those not meeting standards.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required within 90 days of hire for Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and reconcile medications; collect patient history.
• Assist with scheduling, EPIC EMR tasks, and coordinating tests and procedures.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy as competency allows.
• Support providers with clinical flow and patient communication.
• On-site presence required to perform essential job functions.

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program

BAT and DOT certifications for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Summary

Job Description

BHMG Family Medicine

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).

• OrGraduate 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.

• Orgraduate 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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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.