Job Description

Summary

:

BHMG


Mayfield, KY


Family Medicine

Sign-on Bonus!

Job 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.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:

High school diploma or equivalent, required. Prior experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or a Specialty medical practice preferred. A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting is required. This experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining manual vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines). A combination of relevant experience and formal medical-related education may be considered to meet this requirement. 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. Must obtain

AHA BLS

within

90 days of hire

. Additionally, Medical Assistants hired for Occupational Medicine must obtain both

BAT (Breath Alcohol Technician

) and

DOT (Department of Transportation Certification)

within 90 days of hire.

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

Medical Office, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, AAMA, AMT, NCMA, NHA

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Education

High School or Equivalent | Not Required

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.