Medical Assistant Hematology/Oncology

Baptist Healthcare System•Paducah, KY

About The Position

BHMG Hematology/Oncology Sign-on Bonus! Job Summary The Medical Assistant (MA) Admin role will be responsible for the coordination of patient care activities. This position requires a versatile professional who can seamlessly transition between clinical and administrative responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to the following: patient medical history information, navigating electronic health records system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up with appointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and will uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Prior MA experience required
Must obtain BLS issued by AHA within 90 days

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Certification as a Medical Assistant from an accredited institution preferred

Responsibilities

coordination of patient care activities
patient medical history information
navigating electronic health records system (EPIC)
scheduling and following-up with appointments
assisting with medication fill and refill requests
checking for prior authorizations
scheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned
communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians