Medical Assistant Orthopedics

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic, including vital signs, patient history, and basic clinical procedures.

The position supports EPIC EMR management, scheduling, prior authorizations, and test coordination. Upon competency, duties may include EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections; on-site presence is required. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited MA program with hands-on patient exposure.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation on hire.
• Basic computer skills; EMR familiarity a plus.
• BLS within 90 days; BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days.
• BAT/DOT certifications required for Occupational Medicine MA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and collect patient history.
• Assist clinicians and support patient flow in outpatient clinic.
• Reconcile medications and document in EPIC EMR.
• Schedule appointments and process prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; may perform EKGs, injections, or phlebotomy.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

CPR/BLS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program diploma

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Summary

BHMG Orthopedics

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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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.