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Medical Assistant

BHS·Lexington, Kentucky

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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Provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient weight-loss clinic, including taking vitals and managing patient flow. Responsibilities also include EHR management in EPIC, handling prior authorizations, and performing clinical procedures like EKGs and phlebotomy.

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Job Description

  • BHMG - Medical Weight-Loss (Hamburg Area) 2716 Old Rosebud Road Lexington, KY **Bonus Available*
  • Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. 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. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions. Minimum Requirements: Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinic procedures (e.g. EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines). 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. Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire. Preferred Requirements: Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT or AAMP OR active Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice. Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical, Office, Clinic, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA 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

Requires graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or one year of direct clinical patient care experience. Basic Life Support certification from the AHA is required within 90 days of hire.

  • professional certificate
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Vital Signs
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Prior Authorizations
  • EKG
  • Injections
  • Medication Reconciliation
  • Lab Tests
  • Patient History Collection
  • EPIC EHR

Benefits

  • Sign-on Bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
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BHS

Baptist Health System is a recognized leader in healthcare in San Antonio and South Texas. Since 1903, Baptist Health System has been caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in San Antonio, south Texas and beyond. Baptist Health System is the first to bring...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Medical assistant roles remain steady in Kentucky

Medical assistant jobs in Kentucky are commonly tied to outpatient clinics, physician practices, and health systems that need support with both patient care and front-office tasks. This role is competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma plus either one year of clinical experience or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience, certification timeline, and readiness for routine clinical duties before applying.

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