Medical Assistant Orthopedics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

BHMG Orthopedics in Corbin, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vitals, document history and assist with clinical procedures, while coordinating care within EPIC EMR and scheduling appointments.

Regular on-site presence is required. Opportunity includes sign-on bonus for eligible new hires and growth through clinical competency progression. Prior authorizations and test coordination are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year of hands-on Medical Assistant experience in a clinic setting with vital signs, history & procedures.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands-on patient care.
• Clinical competency assessment on hire; MA orientation completed.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience is a plus.
• CPR/BLS from AHA within 90 days of hire; BAT & DOT certifications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history; document in EHR.
• Reconcile medications and prepare patients for visits.
• Assist with testing, injections, phlebotomy as needed.
• Manage EPIC EMR, scheduling, prior authorizations and test coordination.
• Support patient flow and communication for providers.
• Perform on-site procedures such as EKGs when needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical patient care

Patient history documentation

Communication and organization

EPIC EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program certificate

Tools

EPIC EMR

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.