BHS·Lexington, Kentucky
The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic, including obtaining vitals and managing patient flow. They are also responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling, processing medication requests, and navigating the EPIC electronic health record system.
Summary 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 BHMG Occupational Medicine - Newton Pike and Lexington locations Full time Medical Assistant Float The MA will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within our clinical practices in Lexington. 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. Covering Offices within the Lexington area Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency 1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting required. Experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g. EKG’s, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines). Or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, that includes hands on patient experience as part of the curriculum, required. 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. Preferred Qualifications for a Certified Medical Assistant: 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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and either one year of clinical experience or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of hire, along with BAT and DOT certifications for occupational medicine.
Market context
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