Medical Assistant Admin Family Practice

BHS • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

BHMG Family Practice Job Description: The Medical Assistant (MA) Admin role will be responsible for the coordination of patient care activities. This position requires a versatile professional who can seamlessly transition between clinical and administrative responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to the following: patient medical history information, navigating electronic health records system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up with appointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and will uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma/Certificate
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program
• Graduate of an accredited 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 clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines)
• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a medical-related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordination of patient care activities
• Patient medical history information
• Navigating electronic health records system (EPIC)
• Scheduling and following-up with appointments
• Assisting with medication fill and refill requests
• Checking for prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner
• Uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree