Medical Assistant

BHS • Radcliff, KY

9d • 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 includes checking in patients, obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting medical history, and navigating the EPIC electronic health record system. The Medical Assistant communicates with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians while supporting efficient clinical operations and Baptist Health’s service standards. Following a clinical competency assessment and successful completion of orientation, the Medical Assistant may perform clinical procedures within their training and competency.

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; alternatively, graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on patient experience.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Check in patients.
• Obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient medical history information.
• Navigate and use the EPIC electronic health record system.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians.
• Coordinate direct patient care activities and provide clinical support to providers.
• Complete clinical competency assessment and MA orientation upon hire.

Benefits

• Eligible new hires may qualify for a retention bonus.
• Competitive benefits package.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• 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 in need of emergency financial support.

What This Job Offers

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