Medical Assistant
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Job overview
Baptist Health is hiring a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant provides professional patient care and ensures efficient in-office patient flow at the Wound Care Center. This role acts as a liaison between patients, physicians, and mid-levels, performing waived laboratory tests, completing illness histories, and assisting with other office functions. The position is critical for allowing physicians and mid-levels to focus on diagnosis and treatment.
Key focus areas include Schedule appointments, procedures, referrals, and insurance authorizations, Provide excellent customer service and telephone support, and Assist physicians by preparing patients.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, 2+ Years Related Experience, and Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association. Important skills include Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology. Preferred (not required): Professional Patient Care, Efficient In-Office Patient Flow, Waived Laboratory Tests, and Illness History Completion.
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Experience Required
2 - 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
Job Description:
Medical Assistant
Full-Time-1stShift
BHCOR-Wound Care CenterICorbin, KY
TheWound Care Centerspecializes in the evaluation, treatment, and management of acute, chronic, and non-healing wounds. Using advanced wound care techniques and a multidisciplinary approach, the center provides comprehensive services designed to promote healing, prevent complications, and improve patients' quality of life.The team collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
The Medical Assistantis responsible forproviding professional patient care and efficient in-office patient flow.The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison between the patient and the physician andmid-levels. This position iscritical to the physician and mid-levels so that they may devote their time directly to the diagnosis and treatmentofpatients. The Medical Assistant performs waived laboratory tests, completes illnesshistoryandassistswithother officefunctionsas necessary. All employees will continuallymonitorand adhere to safety responsibilitiesand initiatives.
Description:
Schedules appointments, procedures, referrals, and insurance authorizations while providing excellent customer service and telephone support.
Assistsphysicians by preparing patients, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, supporting exams and procedures, andmaintainingefficient patient flow.
Provides patient education, communicates test results as directed, administers injections, and accurately documents patient information.
Maintains exam rooms, clinical supplies, instrument sterilization, and specimen handling to support daily office operations.
Cross-trains in clinic functions whilemaintainingcompliance with organizational policies, infection prevention, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
Minimumtwo years of related experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Post-Hire Requirement:Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association within90 days.
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement with Company Match
Work Experience
Education
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
R26103905
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