Medical Assistant Orthopedics

Kyeatright; Elizabethtown (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Orthopedics in Elizabethtown, KY is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vital signs, document history, reconcile medications, and support patient flow while coordinating with the care team.

Responsibilities include managing EPIC, scheduling tests and appointments, handling prior authorizations, and, after completing clinical competency, performing EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, or lab work as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience as Medical Assistant in a clinic or medical office.
• Completion of MA training program with hands-on patient care.
• MA orientation with clinical competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and document in the EMR.
• Support patient flow and prepare exam rooms.
• Manage EPIC, scheduling, and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; perform on-site procedures per competency.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

## Medical Assistant OrthopedicsApplylocations: Elizabethtown, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26105147**Summary****Job Description:**BHMGOrthopedics**\*\* 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### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*