Medical Assistant Primary Care

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient setting. Your responsibilities will include obtaining vital signs, managing electronic health records, and assisting with clinical procedures. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care and support a dedicated team focused on clinical excellence and innovation. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Training Programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a medical office or clinic with direct patient care.
• Must obtain AHA BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Manage electronic health records and facilitate patient flow.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Clinical Procedures

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

BHMG

Mayfield, KY

** Sign-on 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.

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.

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

Relevant certifications include: Medical Office, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA.

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!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.