Medical Assistant - Lexington Float

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides 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. Eligible for Retention Bonus (reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria). This is a full-time Medical Assistant Float position responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within clinical practices in Lexington. Duties include checking in patients, obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, collecting patient medical history information, navigating the electronic health record system (EPIC), and communicating with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians. The role upholds Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence. This position covers offices within the Lexington area.

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 required
• Experience must include 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. 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, required
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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)
• Check in patients
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians

Benefits

• Retention Bonus

What This Job Offers

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