OB/GYN Medical Assistant — Outpatient & EPIC

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. The role includes obtaining vitals, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and supporting clinic flow.

Responsibilities include managing EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests and prior authorizations. Upon competency, the MA may perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, or phlebotomy with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year MA experience with direct patient care in a clinical setting required.
• Graduate of an accredited MA program with hands-on clinical experience required.
• Must pass clinical competency assessment and MA orientation.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience is a plus.
• BLS within 90 days of hire; BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days for Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history; document in EMR.
• Reconcile medications and process medication requests.
• Coordinate tests, procedures, and prior authorizations.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy as competency allows.

Skills

Vital signs

Direct patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program

MA Certification (CMA/CCMA/NCMA etc.)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

BAT and DOT certifications for Occupational Medicine

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. The role includes obtaining vitals, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and supporting clinic flow.

Responsibilities include managing EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, and coordinating tests and prior authorizations. Upon competency, the MA may perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, or phlebotomy with on-site duties.