Medical Assistant

BHS•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers. Job Description: Eligible for $2000 Retention Bonus Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. BHMG Urgent Care - E'town Full Time MA The MA will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices. Duties include: Check in patients, obtaining vital signs & medication reconciliation Patient medical history information Navigating electronic health record system (EPIC) Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians and will uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence. Competitive Benefits Package 401k Plan with Match Certification/Education Reimbursement University partnerships for continuing education Term and LTC insurance 40 hours of PTO on 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

Requirements

Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.
Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting is required. This experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining manual vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines). A combination of relevant experience and formal medical-related education may be considered to meet this requirement.
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire. Must obtain AHA BLS within 90 days of hire.
BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Current MA Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, AAMP.
Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.
Basic Life Support
RMA, CMA, CCMA, Med Assistant, M.A., Medical Office, Vitals, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Back office MA, Bilingual Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

Obtaining vital signs
Reconciling medications
Collecting patient history
Facilitating patient flow
Managing the electronic health record (EPIC)
Scheduling appointments
Processing medication requests
Handling prior authorizations
Coordinating tests and procedures
Performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy (upon successful completion of clinical competency)
Check in patients
Patient medical history information
Navigating electronic health record system (EPIC)
Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians