Medical Assistant

Job description

Summary Job Description: **$2,000 Retention Bonus** **Retention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria** BHMG Lexington Gastroenterology: **This position will be at Baptist Health Hamburg two days/week, the Baptist Health Lexington main office on Nicholasville Rd. two days/week and the Frankfort satellite office one day/week.** Job Description: 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. Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Education E...