Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time position in Kentucky. Schedule is M-F 0800-1630 and duties include chart preparation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, minor procedures, and assisting physicians.

The role supports clinic flow, patient scheduling, and documentation of medical history, with emphasis on efficient patient care and collaboration with clinicians. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One year medical office experience preferred.
• MA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures that clinical areas are in order.
• Prepares exam rooms for procedures and assists physician with certain medical procedures.
• Conducts and records clinical interview with patients including vital signs and medical history.
• Patient scheduling workflows and coverage for planned/unplanned scheduler time away.
• Duties include patient scheduling, answering department calls, handling referrals and work queues, and importing consult notes.

Skills

Medical office experience

Vital signs

Patient scheduling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA Certification

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time position in Kentucky. Schedule is M-F 0800-1630 and duties include chart preparation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, minor procedures, and assisting physicians.

The role supports clinic flow, patient scheduling, and documentation of medical history, with emphasis on efficient patient care and collaboration with clinicians. Competitive benefits accompany the role.