Medical Assistant General Surgery
On-site · Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Medical Assistant General Surgery at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY – provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, facilitating patient flow, managing the EPIC electronic health record, scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. May perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and phlebotomy after completing clinical competency. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to support providers and patient care. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform essential job functions. A retention bonus is reserved for new hires who meet eligibility criteria.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
- 1+ year(s) of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office, clinic or similar setting with direct patient care (vital signs, history, medications, clinical procedures)
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on patient experience in curriculum
- Clinical competency assessment upon hire and MA orientation
- 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: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with certification from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or AAMP OR graduate of LPN/RN program with licensure
- Basic computer skills and EMR experience (EPIC preferred)
- Retention bonus eligibility for new hires meeting criteria
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