Medical Assistant
About The Position
BHMG Family Medicine Berea, KY 4 days/week 7:30-6 Bonus Available Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. Job Description 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
- 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.
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Current MA Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, AAMP.
- Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current Licensure without restrictions.
- Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.
- Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate, within 90 days.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
