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Medical Assistant

Baptist Health

Lawrenceburg, KYFull-time$7.25/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Lawrenceburg, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support From The American Heart Association Within 90 Days Of Hire

Job overview

Baptist Health is hiring a Medical Assistant. 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.

Key focus areas include Provide direct patient care and clinical support, Obtain vital signs, and Reconcile medications.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/G.E.D., Graduate Of A Formal Medical Assistant Training Program Or One Year Of Direct Patient Care Experience, and Basic Life Support From The American Heart Association Within 90 Days Of Hire. Important skills include Obtaining Vital Signs, Reconciling Medications, Collecting Patient History, Facilitating Patient Flow, EPIC, and Scheduling Appointments. Preferred (not required): Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Obtaining Vital SignsReconciling MedicationsCollecting Patient HistoryFacilitating Patient FlowEPICScheduling AppointmentsProcessing Medication RequestsHandling Prior AuthorizationsCoordinating Tests and ProceduresPerforming EKGsLab TestsInjectionsPhlebotomyCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.Graduate of a Formal Medical Assistant Training Program or One Year of Direct Patient Care ExperienceBasic Life Support From the American Heart Association Within 90 Days of HireCurrent Medical Assistant Certification From AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT or AAMPActive Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Practice

Full job description

Experience Required

None

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

Job Description:

BHMG Primary Care

Lawrenceburg, 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.

"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

R26099413

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