Surgical MA - Outpatient Care + Retention Bonus

bhs; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

BHMG in Kentucky is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, collect patient history, and support patient flow.

Additional duties include EPIC EMR management, scheduling, processing medication requests, prior authorizations, and coordinating tests. After competency, responsibilities may include EKGs, lab tests, injections, or phlebotomy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year Medical Assistant experience with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited MA program with hands-on patient experience.
• Clinical competency assessment at hire; MA trainee program if needed.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days; BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and patient history.
• Reconcile medications and document medications.
• Schedule and coordinate patient flow and appointments.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; assist with EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as needed.
• Manage EPIC EMR and support clinical staff.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

LPN/RN licensure (preferred)

CMA/AMT/NCCT certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

BHMG in Kentucky is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, collect patient history, and support patient flow.

Additional duties include EPIC EMR management, scheduling, processing medication requests, prior authorizations, and coordinating tests. After competency, responsibilities may include EKGs, lab tests, injections, or phlebotomy.