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Medical Assistant

Baptist Health • Paducah, KY • 8h ago

Experience Required 1 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation $7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week 40

Number Of Positions 1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements First (Day)

Job Description 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.

Job Description:

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care Paducah

Full Time MA - schedule includes every other weekend

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

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.

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.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type Full time

Benefits Offered Not specified

Veteran Preference No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26106115

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