Medical Assistant Podiatry

BHS; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking an Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic and to support clinical operations. Responsibilities include vital signs, patient history documentation, and care coordination within EPIC electronic medical records.

Upon hire, MA orientation is required, with potential performance-based advancement to EKGs, labs, injections, or phlebotomy after competency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of direct patient care in a medical office/clinic.
• Graduate of an accredited MA program with hands-on experience.
• Clinical competency assessment at hire; MA orientation required.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS within 90 days; BAT/DOT certifications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs, document history, and assist patient flow.
• Manage EPIC EMR, schedule appointments, process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; may perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy after competency.
• Maintain communication and organization to support providers; on-site presence required.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation of patient history

Communication

Organizational skills

EMR navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from Medical Assistant training program

CMA certification (AAMA/AMT/NAHP/NCCT/AAMP)

LPN or RN licensure

Basic Life Support (AHA)

BAT and DOT certifications (Occupational Medicine)

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG

Podiatry

** 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 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, NHA

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Education

High School or Equivalent| Not Required

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.