Outpatient Medical Assistant — Retention Bonus Eligible

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and coordinating tests to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires managing the EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, and handling prior authorizations. Depending on competency, the job may include EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections, with regular

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 1+ year MA experience in a clinical setting.
• Hands-on patient care including vital signs, history, and procedures.
• Completion of MA training program with built-in patient care exposure; orientation provided.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, document patient history, and manage patient flow.
• Maintain EPIC, schedule appointments, process medication requests and prior authorizations, and coordinate tests.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program

CMA/MA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

EMR System

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and coordinating tests to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires managing the EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, and handling prior authorizations. Depending on competency, the job may include EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections, with regular