Medical Assistant Neurosurgery

Baptist Healthcare System • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

Baptist Health Medical Group Medical Assistant Neurosurgery Paducah Full Time/First Shift Job Description: BHMG Neurosurgery (Some travel may be required based on business needs) Sign-on Bonus! Job Summary: 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting is required. This experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining manual vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).
• A combination of relevant experience and formal medical-related education may be considered to meet this requirement.
• 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.
• Must obtain AHA BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Additionally, Medical Assistants hired for Occupational Medicine must obtain both BAT (Breath Alcohol Technician ) and DOT (Department of Transportation Certification) within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or a Specialty medical practice preferred.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees