Certified Medical Assistant

BHS • Richmond, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions. 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. A sign-on bonus is available for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
• 1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting, including direct, hands-on patient care (obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, performing clinical procedures such as EKG’s, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines)
• OR Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on patient experience as part of the curriculum
• Successful completion of clinical competency assessment and MA orientation upon hire
• Basic computer skills
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire (if applicable to Occupational Medicine)

Nice To Haves

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP
• Graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure
• Experience with EMR System

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic
• Obtain vital signs
• Reconcile medications
• Collect patient history
• Facilitate patient flow
• Manage the electronic health record (EPIC)
• Schedule appointments
• Process medication requests
• Handle prior authorizations
• Coordinate tests and procedures
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy (upon successful completion of clinical competency)

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus (reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria)
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED