Medical Assistant

SummaryJob Description:$2,000 Retention BonusRetention bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteriaBHMG Lexington GastroenterologyThis 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 DescriptionThe 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 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, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g. EKG's, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).- OrGraduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, that includes hands on patient experience as part of the curriculum, required.- 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 Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.- 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.Preferred Qualifications for a Certified Medical Assistant:- Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.- Orgraduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.- 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 Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.- 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.Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical, Office, Clinic, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHAWork ExperienceRelevant Work ExperienceEducationHigh School or Equivalent Not RequiredIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply nowBaptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Created: 2026-02-20