Medical Assistant Primary Care Murray

BHS; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic to provide direct patient care and clinical support. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient histories, and supporting provider workflow.

The role involves managing EPIC, coordinating appointments, processing medication requests, and handling prior authorizations. Depending on competency, EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting including vital signs and patient history.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands-on patient care.
• Clinical competency assessment required and MA orientation provided.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire; BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and assist with clinical procedures.
• Balance patient flow and coordinate appointments.
• Manage EPIC EMR and process medication requests.
• Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests/procedures.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections after competency.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

EMR system

Clinical procedures

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG

Primary Care

** 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 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.

** _ Retention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. _**

Medical Office, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.