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Medical Assistant Behavioral Health

Baptist Health
dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, Kentucky, Elizabethtown
Aug 03, 2025
Summary 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. Job Description: BHMG Behavioral Health Sign-on Bonus! Job Summary The Medical Assistant (MA) Admin role will be responsible for the coordination of patient care activities.This position requires a versatile professional who can seamlessly transition between clinical andadministrative responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to the following: patient medical historyinformation, navigating electronic health records system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up withappointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations andscheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned. The MA willcommunicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner andwill uphold Baptist's mission and core values that drive service excellence. Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required High school diploma or equivalent required Prior MA experience required Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred Certification as a Medical Assistant from an accredited institution preferred Must obtain BLS issued by AHA within 90 days Benefits Include: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Retirement with Company Match Generous Paid Time Off (Including Maternity/Paternity Leave) Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria. Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA Work Experience Relevant Work Experience Education** High School or Equivalent\| Not Required 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.