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Medical Assistant Neurosurgery - Paducah

BHS·Paducah, Kentucky

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient neurosurgery clinic, including obtaining vitals and managing patient flow. They are also responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling, processing medication requests, and managing electronic health records in EPIC.

Summary

Job Description

  • BHMG Neurosurgery - Paducah (Travel required based on business needs - see below) *
  • Retention bonus! *
  • Job 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. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications

  • 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. Travel Requirements: Travel may be required for this position based on staffing and operational needs. Travel frequency may increase or decrease based on business needs. Flexibility to travel as needed to support clinic operations and patient care needs is required. *
  • Retention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. Medical Office, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA AMA 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

Candidates must have a high school diploma and either one year of clinical medical assistant experience or graduation from an accredited MA program. Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of hire, and professional certification (CMA) is preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Scheduling
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Support
  • Phlebotomy
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Vital Signs
  • Prior Authorizations
  • Basic Life Support
  • Epic
  • EKG
  • Injections
  • Medication Reconciliation
  • Patient History Collection

Benefits

  • Retention Bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Locations
Paducah, Kentucky; Herrin, Illinois
Posted
Jul 23, 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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