Medical Assistant – Neurosurgery

Baptist Health System KY & IN

Medical Assistant providing direct patient care and support in outpatient clinic at Baptist Health. Handling vital signs, medication reconciliation, and managing electronic health records.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePaducah • Illinois, Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in direct patient care, including vital sign assessment, medication reconciliation, and electronic health record management. Holds relevant certifications and training to perform clinical tasks such as EKGs, lab tests, and injections.

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Direct Patient CareElectronic Health Record ManagementBasic Life Support CertificationMedical Assistant CertificationMedication Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs AssessmentMedication ReconciliationPatient History CollectionEKG PerformanceLab TestingInjectionsPhlebotomyAppointment SchedulingPrior Authorization HandlingClinical Support

Tools & Technologies

EPIC

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life SupportBAT CertificationDOT CertificationMedical Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Outpatient ClinicMedical AssistantClinical SettingAccredited Medical Assistant Training ProgramEMR System

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.
Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting required.
Experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program is required.
Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
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.
Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP preferred.
Graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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