Medical Assistant

BHS • Shelbyville, KY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic, specifically within Baptist Health Medical Group Medical Assistant Partners Womens Health in the Breckenridge Lane area. This is a First Shift/Full Time position. Key responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. The role also involves 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 Medical Assistant may also perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for efficient patient care and provider support. Regular on-site presence is required to perform the essential job functions.

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, including direct, hands-on patient care (obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, performing clinical procedures like 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
• Successful completion of MA orientation upon hire
• 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 (if applicable to the specific role)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic
• Obtain vital signs
• Reconcile medications
• Collect patient history
• Facilitate patient flow
• Manage the electronic health record (EPIC)
• Schedule appointments
• Process medication requests
• Handle prior authorizations
• Coordinate tests and procedures
• Perform EKGs (upon successful completion of clinical competency)
• Perform lab tests (upon successful completion of clinical competency)
• Perform injections (upon successful completion of clinical competency)
• Perform phlebotomy (upon successful completion of clinical competency)

Benefits

• Eligible for $2000 SignOn Bonus (reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria)

What This Job Offers

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