Medical Assistant Part-time

BHS; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic at BHMG Urgent Care Paducah. Responsibilities include vitals, history, EPIC use, scheduling, and coordinating tests and procedures.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year MA experience, and MA program certification; preferred CMA certification. Orientation and competency assessment are required after hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• MA orientation and competency assessment on hire.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs, and reconcile medications.
• Document patient history and medications in EPIC.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; schedule appointments.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients and physicians to support care.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient communication

Clinical procedures

EPIC EMR experience

EKG

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program certificate

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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 Paducah

Part time Medical Assistant

The 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

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Education

High School or Equivalent| Not Required

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.