Surgical Medical Assistant Outpatient with Retention Bonus

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. The role includes vital signs, history taking, medication reconciliation, and coordinating patient flow.

Responsibilities expand to managing the EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Depending on competency, EKGs, lab work, injections, or phlebotomy may be required. On-site presence is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year MA experience in medical office with direct patient care.
• Graduate of accredited MA training program with hands-on patient experience.
• Upon hire, clinical competency assessment and MA orientation; trainee program if standards not met.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• Blood Pressure, Pulse, CPR/AHA Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history; document accordingly.
• Reconcile medications and prepare patients for procedures.
• Coordinate tests and procedures; manage patient flow.
• Assist with EPIC and scheduling; process medication requests and prior authorizations.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections or phlebotomy when required.
• Maintain on-site presence and support providers with clinics.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma

MA training program completion

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. The role includes vital signs, history taking, medication reconciliation, and coordinating patient flow.

Responsibilities expand to managing the EPIC EMR, scheduling, processing medication requests, prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Depending on competency, EKGs, lab work, injections, or phlebotomy may be required. On-site presence is essential.