Outpatient Clinical Medical Assistant – EKGs & EPIC Support

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Hamburg in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant for outpatient clinical support. The role involves obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting history, and coordinating patient flow.

Responsibility includes EPIC EMR management, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, prior Authorizations, and coordinating tests/procedures. On-site work is required with potential EKGs/lab work after competency.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of MA experience in a medical office with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient experience.
• Must complete MA orientation and clinical competency assessment.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs, document patient history, and assist with patient flow.
• Manage EPIC EMR, schedule appointments, and process medication requests.
• Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests/procedures.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and lab tests after competency.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Vital signs & history taking

EMR systems

Prior authorizations knowledge

Basic Life Support (BLS)

BAT and DOT certifications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Scheduling software

Job description

Baptist Health Hamburg in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Medical Assistant for outpatient clinical support. The role involves obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting history, and coordinating patient flow.

Responsibility includes EPIC EMR management, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, prior Authorizations, and coordinating tests/procedures. On-site work is required with potential EKGs/lab work after competency.