Medical Assistant

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Lexington, KY Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted June 15, 2026 Last posted June 15, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Gastroenterology

Lexington, KY

**Bonus Available**

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

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. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinic procedures (e.g. EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).

  • 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 (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.

  • Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT or AAMP OR active Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.

Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical, Office, Clinic, RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RN, Registered Nurse, LPN, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA

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.

About this role

Summary

Provide patient care, manage records, perform clinical procedures, and support healthcare team.

Job title

Medical Assistant

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

on-site in Lexington, KY; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

vital signspatient historymedicationsEPICEKGphlebotomyclinical procedures

Preferred skills

medical assistant certificationLPNRNBLS

Specializations

clinical supportpatient careelectronic health recordEKGphlebotomy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lexington, KY, USA

On-site City