Medical Assistant-Internal Medicine and Peds

BHS • Nicholasville, KY

95d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices. Duties include but are not limited to the following: check in patients, obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature) and medication reconciliation, patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking clinic with supplies, navigating electronic health record system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up with appointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures and consultations. May also perform other procedures such as EKG, phlebotomy, lab tests and injections (once competency has been assessed). 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

• High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
• Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information
• Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate to be received within 90 days
• Prior working experience in a medical office/clinic performing clinical MA duties or completed any MA education program without certification

Nice To Haves

• Current MA Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, AAMP
• Graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current Licensure without restrictions

Responsibilities

• Check in patients
• Obtain vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature)
• Conduct medication reconciliation
• Gather patient medical history information
• Expedite patient flow
• Room patients
• Stock clinic with supplies
• Navigate electronic health record system (EPIC)
• Schedule and follow-up with appointments
• Assist with medication fill and refill requests
• Check for prior authorizations
• Schedule tests, procedures, and consultations
• Perform procedures such as EKG, phlebotomy, lab tests, and injections (once competency has been assessed)
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians

Benefits

• Eligible for Sign On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees