Ortho Medical Assistant — Outpatient Care, Sign-On Bonus

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic, including vital signs, patient history, and basic clinical procedures.

The position supports EPIC EMR management, scheduling, prior authorizations, and test coordination. Upon competency, duties may include EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections; on-site presence is required. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited MA program with hands-on patient exposure.
• Clinical competency assessment and MA orientation on hire.
• Basic computer skills; EMR familiarity a plus.
• BLS within 90 days; BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days.
• BAT/DOT certifications required for Occupational Medicine MA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and collect patient history.
• Assist clinicians and support patient flow in outpatient clinic.
• Reconcile medications and document in EPIC EMR.
• Schedule appointments and process prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; may perform EKGs, injections, or phlebotomy.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

CPR/BLS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program diploma

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic, including vital signs, patient history, and basic clinical procedures.

The position supports EPIC EMR management, scheduling, prior authorizations, and test coordination. Upon competency, duties may include EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections; on-site presence is required. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires.