Medical Assistant - Primary Care (Retention Bonus)

BHS; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient histories, and helping maintain smooth patient flow.

The role involves EPIC EMR, appointment scheduling, processing medication requests, prior authorizations, coordinating tests, and, upon competency, performing EKGs, labs, injections, and phlebotomy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year MA experience in a clinical setting with direct patient care.
• Completion of an accredited MA program with hands-on patient experience.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days in Occupational Medicine (if applicable).
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and assist with clinical procedures.
• Facilitate patient flow and support providers.
• Manage EPIC EMR, scheduling, and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program completion

LPN/RN program with licensure (preferred)

Basic computer skills

BLS within 90 days

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient histories, and helping maintain smooth patient flow.

The role involves EPIC EMR, appointment scheduling, processing medication requests, prior authorizations, coordinating tests, and, upon competency, performing EKGs, labs, injections, and phlebotomy.