Medical Assistant Part-time

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is hiring a part-time Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinic operations. The MA will perform direct patient care, vital signs, history taking, and assist with procedures as directed, while maintaining efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include processing medications and prior authorizations, managing EPIC records, scheduling, and ensuring smooth coordination with providers and pharmacists.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office/clinic.
• Experience with direct patient care and basic procedures (EKG, venipuncture, injections) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients and obtain vital signs.
• Document patient medical history and reconcile medications.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and coordinate tests/appointments.
• Support providers with clinical tasks and patient flow.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA Certification preferred (CMA/CCMA/RMA)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

## Medical Assistant Part-timeApply: Paducah, KY: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R26102586**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.**Job Description:**BHMG Urgent Care PaducahPart time Medical AssistantThe MA will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices.**Duties include:*** Check in patients, obtaining vital signs & medication reconciliation* Patient medical history information* Navigating electronic health record system (EPIC)* Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians and will uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence.**Minimum Requirements:*** 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.RMA, CMA, CCMA, Med Assistant, M.A., Medical Office, Vitals, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Back office MA, Bilingual Medical Assistant### *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!*