BHS·Elizabethtown, Kentucky
The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient urgent care setting. Key duties include obtaining vitals, managing electronic health records in EPIC, and coordinating patient flow and procedures.
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.
Eligible for retention bonus: Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria
The MA will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within Urgent Care.
Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
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 Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.
Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.
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
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.
Market context
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.
