Neurosurgery Medical Assistant — Travel & Bonus Eligible

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Competitive benefits package

401k Plan with Match

Certification/Education Reimbursement

University partnerships for continuing

PTO on day of hire

PTO Sell Back Program

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Compassionate Leave

EMR training included

Job summary

Baptist Health’s Neurosurgery clinic in Paducah, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include vital signs, medication reconciliation, documenting history, and coordinating tests.

Dependable EPIC EMR use, scheduling, and prior authorizations are key, with on-site duties emphasized. Travel may be required to support operations; MA orientation is provided, with a retention bonus offered for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of MA experience in a medical office or graduate of MA program required.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation required; those not meeting standards may enter MA Trainee Program.
• Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire; BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and collect patient history.
• Reconcile medications and document patient history.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; manage EPIC and scheduling.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Clinical documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program graduate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Baptist Health’s Neurosurgery clinic in Paducah, KY seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include vital signs, medication reconciliation, documenting history, and coordinating tests.

Dependable EPIC EMR use, scheduling, and prior authorizations are key, with on-site duties emphasized. Travel may be required to support operations; MA orientation is provided, with a retention bonus offered for eligible new hires.