Medical Assistant OBYGN
On-siteElizabethtown, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, and collect patient history while facilitating flow in an outpatient clinic. Manage the electronic health record (EPIC), schedule appointments, process medication requests, and handle prior authorizations. Coordinate tests and procedures; upon clinical competency completion, perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Maintain regular on-site presence to support provider teams. Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire. Baptist Health Medical Group supports clinical excellence across 10 hospitals and 470 points of care in Kentucky and surrounding states.
Required 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
- 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)
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, that includes hands on patient experience as part of the curriculum
- 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
- Basic computer skills
- experience with EMR System
Desired Qualifications
- Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP
- graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure
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