Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
BHMG Primary Care in Richmond, Kentucky is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. The role supports providers and efficient patient care through clinical tasks, patient-flow coordination, and administrative work. Regular on-site presence is required to perform the essential job functions. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible new hires. After successfully completing clinical competency requirements, the Medical Assistant may also perform EKGs, laboratory tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. All Medical Assistants undergo a clinical competency assessment upon hire and must complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet required standards will enter the Medical Assistant (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.
Requirements
- Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program, or at least one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting. Examples include obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, and administering injections or vaccines.
- Successfully complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation after hire; employees who do not meet required standards will be enrolled in the MA Trainee Program for development and reevaluation.
- Obtain Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP, or active licensure as an LPN or RN in the state of practice.
Responsibilities
- Obtain patients’ vital signs.
- Reconcile medications and collect patient history.
- Facilitate patient flow.
- Manage the electronic health record (EPIC).
- Schedule appointments.
- Process medication requests and handle prior authorizations.
- Coordinate tests and procedures.
- Upon successful clinical competency completion, perform EKGs, laboratory tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy as required.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available to eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
