Medical Assistant Orthopedics Sports Medicine

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Mayfield is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will take vital signs, reconcile medications, collect patient history, and support the providers in daily operations.

You will manage electronic health records (EPIC), schedule appointments, process medication requests, handle prior authorizations, and coordinate tests. After completing clinical competency, you may perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and lab tests.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a medical office with direct patient care.
• Experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, or Primary Care preferred.
• Must complete MA orientation; MA Trainee program if standards not met.
• Obtain AHA BLS within 90 days; BAT and DOT within 90 days for Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient history and document medications.
• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic.
• Manage EPIC and scheduling.
• Process medication requests and handle prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; facilitate patient flow.
• May perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy after competency.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Medical charting

Medication reconciliation

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

Vaccinations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG

Ortho Sports Medicine

Mayfield, KY

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.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or a Specialty medical practice preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting is required. This experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining manual vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines). A combination of relevant experience and formal medical-related education may be considered to meet this requirement.
• 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.
• Must obtain AHA BLS within 90 days of hire. Additionally, Medical Assistants hired for Occupational Medicine must obtain both BAT (Breath Alcohol Technician) and DOT (Department of Transportation Certification) within 90 days of hire.

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

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

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Education

High School or Equivalent| Not Required

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