Medical Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System • Radcliff, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant coordinates direct patient care activities and provides clinical support to providers in an outpatient clinical practice. The role supports efficient patient flow and patient care by checking in patients, obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, and collecting medical history. It also involves navigating the EPIC electronic health record and communicating with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians. Depending on clinical competency and practice needs, duties may include performing EKGs, laboratory tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Medical Assistants complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation after hire; those who do not meet required standards may enter the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and evaluation. The position is with BHMG Urgent Care - Hardin - Rogersville Rd in Vine Grove, Kentucky. It is eligible for a retention bonus for new hires who meet eligibility criteria.

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 direct hands-on patient care such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures; or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on patient experience.
• Successfully complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation after hire.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• For Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine, BAT and DOT certifications are required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with an electronic medical record system.
• Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
• Graduation from an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients.
• Obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient medical history information.
• Navigate the EPIC electronic health record system.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians.
• Support providers and coordinate direct patient care activities.
• Upon successful completion of clinical competency, perform EKGs, laboratory tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with match.
• Certification and education reimbursement.
• University partnerships for continuing education.
• Term and long-term care insurance.
• 40 hours of PTO on the day of hire.
• PTO sell-back program.
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO donation).
• Employee Support Fund for employees needing emergency financial support.
• Retention bonus for eligible new hires.

What This Job Offers

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