Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
BHMG Cardiology Frankfort, KY Bonus Available Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions.
Requirements
- Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinic procedures (e.g. EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).
- Must successfully complete MA orientation.
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT or AAMP OR active Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic.
- Obtains vital signs, reconciles medications, collects patient history, and facilitates patient flow.
- Manages the electronic health record (EPIC).
- Schedules appointments.
- Processes medication requests.
- Handles prior authorizations.
- Coordinates tests and procedures.
- Performs EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy upon successful completion of clinical competency.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
