Medical Assistant Orthopedics

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Retention bonus

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. You will perform vital sign collection, medication reconciliation, patient history, and support for EPIC EHR and scheduling.

Depending on competency, EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and related duties may be added. Strong communication and organization are essential to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient care.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience as Medical Assistant with direct patient care.
• Graduate of accredited MA program with hands-on patient experience.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation upon hire.

Aufgaben

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Assist with clinical procedures (e.g., injections, EKGs, phlebotomy).
• Manage EPIC EMR and coordinate patient flow; schedule appointments.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures for patients.
• Maintain on-site presence to support providers and care delivery.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

Patient care

Clinical documentation

EPIC EMR

Communication

Organization

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG

Orthopedics

** Retention Bonus!**

Job Summary:

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.

** _ Retention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. _

Medical Office, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT

CT, NHA

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.