Medical Assistant

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Summary Job Description: Medical Assistant – Thoracic Surgery Baptist Health Medical Group St. Matthews area | Full-Time | First Shift Now Offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! Sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires. Build a Career That Makes a Difference Are you passionate about providing compassionate, hands-on patient care? Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Primary Care team in the Shelbyville Road area. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced providers to deliver exceptional care while building meaningful relationships with patients. Whether you’re an experienced Medical Assistant or a recent graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. What You’ll Do As a Medical Assistant, you will: Provide direct clinical support to physicians and advanced practice providers. Obtain vital signs, collect patient history, and reconcile medications. Prepare patients for examinations and assist with patient flow throughout the clinic. Document patient information accurately in the EPIC electronic medical record. Schedule appointments and coordinate follow-up care. Process prescription refill requests and prior authorizations. Coordinate diagnostic testing and specialty procedures. After successful completion of clinical competency, perform clinical procedures such as: EKGs Phlebotomy Laboratory testing Injections and vaccinations Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-focused clinical environment. What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED required . One year of experience providing direct, hands-on patient care in a medical office, clinic, or similar healthcare setting, including duties such as: Obtaining vital signs Documenting patient history and medications Performing clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, or administering injections OR Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on clinical experience. Additional requirements include: Successful completion of Medical Assistant orientation and clinical competency assessment upon hire. Basic computer skills (experience with EPIC or another electronic medical record system is a plus). American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire. BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire for Occupational Medicine positions. Preferred Qualifications Current Medical Assistant certification through AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP . Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure. Why Join Baptist Health Medical Group? At Baptist Health Medical Group, you’ll become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We invest in our employees by providing comprehensive training, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture built on teamwork and compassion. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients while advancing your healthcare career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that’s dedicated to caring for our community—one patient at a time. 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.