Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health
BHS
- Location
- Onsite (Richmond, Kentucky)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Baptist Health System is a leading healthcare provider in South Texas seeking a Medical Assistant for its Behavioral Health outpatient clinic in Richmond, KY. The role involves providing direct patient care, managing electronic health records, and supporting clinical operations within a team focused on clinical excellence and innovation.
Skills
Perks
- Sign-on bonus
Full job details
Summary
Job Description:
BHMG Behavioral Health
Richmond, 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.
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