Medical Assistant or LPN

BHS; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Bonus available

Job summary

Baptist Health's BHMG Primary Care in Lexington, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include vitals, med reconciliation, patient history, and supporting patient flow.

Role requires EPIC proficiency, scheduling, and processing medication requests. Upon orientation, duties may include EKGs, phlebotomy, injections. On-site presence required for essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation with an MA Trainee Program if needed.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs, document patient history and medications, and support clinic procedures.
• Manage EPIC, schedule appointments, process medication requests, and coordinate tests and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical history

Medication reconciliation

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

Education

Formal Medical Assistant training program

1 year direct patient care experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Primary Care

Lexington, KY

**Bonus Available**

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

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinic procedures (e.g. EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).

• 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 (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Requirements:

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT or AAMP OR active Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.