Medical Assistant - Hamburg Area
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic at BHMG Pulmonary, Baptist Health Hamburg, in Lexington, Kentucky. The role obtains vital signs, reconciles medications, collects patient history, and helps facilitate patient flow. Administrative and coordination duties include managing the EPIC electronic health record, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. After successfully completing clinical competency requirements, the Medical Assistant may also perform EKGs, laboratory tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. The position requires regular on-site presence to perform essential job functions and strong communication and organizational skills to support efficient patient care and providers. A sign-on bonus may be available to eligible new hires.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Equivalency.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, including hands-on clinical patient care; or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on patient experience.
- Successfully complete a clinical competency assessment and Medical Assistant orientation after hire.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Regular on-site presence to perform essential job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills and experience with an electronic medical record system.
- For the Certified Medical Assistant preference: current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP; or graduation from an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
- BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire are required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Obtain patient vital signs.
- Reconcile medications and collect patient history.
- Facilitate patient flow and support providers.
- Manage patient information in the EPIC electronic health record.
- Schedule appointments and process medication requests.
- Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests and procedures.
- Upon successful completion of clinical competency, perform EKGs, laboratory tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy as required.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus may be available to new hires who meet eligibility criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
