Baptist Health
Medical Assistant Hematology/Oncology
Baptist Health, Paducah, Kentucky, United States, 42001
Medical Assistant (MA) Admin
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 and administrative responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to the following: patient medical history information, navigating electronic health records system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up with appointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and will 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
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 and administrative responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to the following: patient medical history information, navigating electronic health records system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up with appointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and will 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