Medical Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient cardiology clinic. The position is based on-site at BHMG Cardiology in Lexington, Kentucky, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. A bonus is available; the sign-on bonus is reserved for eligible new hires. Duties include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and supporting patient flow. The Medical Assistant also manages the EPIC electronic health record, schedules appointments, processes medication requests, handles prior authorizations, and coordinates tests and procedures. After successfully completing clinical competency requirements, the role may include performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are needed to support efficient patient care and providers. Regular on-site presence is required to perform the essential job functions. All Medical Assistants complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation after hire. Those who do not meet required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.

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

Obtain patient vital signs.
Reconcile medications and collect patient history.
Facilitate patient flow and provide clinical support to providers.
Manage the EPIC electronic health record.
Schedule appointments and process medication requests.
Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests and procedures.
After successfully completing clinical competency, perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy as required.
Complete the post-hire clinical competency assessment and MA orientation.