Medical Assistant

BHS•La Grange, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Primary Care team. This role involves working alongside experienced providers to deliver exceptional care and build meaningful relationships with patients. It is suitable for both experienced Medical Assistants and recent graduates of accredited programs, offering opportunities for skill development in a supportive environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience providing direct, hands-on patient care in a medical office, clinic, or similar healthcare setting, including duties such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, or administering injections.
OR Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on clinical experience.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant orientation and clinical competency assessment upon hire.
Basic computer skills (experience with EPIC or another electronic medical record system is a plus).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire for Occupational Medicine positions.

Nice To Haves

Current Medical Assistant certification through AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
Graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical support to physicians and advanced practice providers.
Obtain vital signs, collect patient history, and reconcile medications.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist with patient flow throughout the clinic.
Document patient information accurately in the EPIC electronic medical record.
Schedule appointments and coordinate follow-up care.
Process prescription refill requests and prior authorizations.
Coordinate diagnostic testing and specialty procedures.
Perform clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, laboratory testing, injections and vaccinations after successful completion of clinical competency.
Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-focused clinical environment.