Medical Assistant

Baptist Health System KY & IN

Medical Assistant providing direct patient care and clinical support in outpatient clinics. Responsibilities include managing patient flow and performing clinical procedures in Kentucky.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeLaGrange • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, and administering injections. Skilled in managing electronic health records and facilitating efficient patient flow within a clinical setting.

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Direct Patient CareClinical ProceduresElectronic Health Record ManagementMedical Assistant TrainingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Obtaining Vital SignsPerforming EKGsPhlebotomyAdministering InjectionsMedication ReconciliationPatient History DocumentationClinical CompetencyScheduling AppointmentsProcessing Medication RequestsCoordinating Tests and Procedures

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

EMR SystemEPIC

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaMedical Assistant Training Program

Industry Keywords

Outpatient ClinicPatient CareClinical SupportHealthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy upon successful completion of clinical competency.
Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
1+ year(s) of experience in a medical office, clinic or similar setting required.
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, required.
Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for $2000 SignOn Bonus
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.