Certified Medical Assistant

BHS•Richmond, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BHMG Primary Care in Richmond, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide 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 and clinical competency assessment.
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
Active Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

Obtaining vital signs
Reconciling medications
Collecting patient history
Facilitating patient flow
Managing the electronic health record (EPIC)
Scheduling appointments
Processing medication requests
Handling prior authorizations
Coordinating tests and procedures
Performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy (upon successful completion of clinical competency)