Primary Care Medical Assistant — Retention Bonus

BHS; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic to provide direct patient care and clinical support. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient histories, and supporting provider workflow.

The role involves managing EPIC, coordinating appointments, processing medication requests, and handling prior authorizations. Depending on competency, EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting including vital signs and patient history.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands-on patient care.
• Clinical competency assessment required and MA orientation provided.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire; BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history.
• Reconcile medications and assist with clinical procedures.
• Balance patient flow and coordinate appointments.
• Manage EPIC EMR and process medication requests.
• Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests/procedures.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections after competency.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

EMR system

Clinical procedures

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic to provide direct patient care and clinical support. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient histories, and supporting provider workflow.

The role involves managing EPIC, coordinating appointments, processing medication requests, and handling prior authorizations. Depending on competency, EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy may be required.