Cardiology Certified Medical Assistant

Kyeatright; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a Cardiology Clinic Medical Assistant in Louisville, KY. This full-time, on-site role supports clinical patients and providers in a busy outpatient setting, with duties ranging from vital signs to coordinating tests and procedures.

Responsibilities include EMR management, scheduling, medication reconciliation, and potentially performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections after orientation. Equal opportunity employer and on-site presence required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of hands-on clinical duties in a medical setting.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• BLS within 90 days of hire; additional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history during visits.
• Reconcile medications and document in the EMR.
• Support patient flow and appointment scheduling.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as competent.
• Process prior authorizations and coordinate tests.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

EKG procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program graduate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

## Cardiology Certified Medical AssistantApplylocations: Louisville, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R26102924**Summary****Job Description:**Baptist Health Medical GroupMedical AssistantCardiology ClinicSt. Mattews areaFirst Shift/Full Time**Eligible for $2000 SignOn Bonus*****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.**Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency* 1+ year(s) of experience in a medical office, clinic or similar setting performing clinical duties is 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).* **Or** Graduate 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.* **Or** graduate 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.RMA, CMA, MA, Medical Assistant, LPN, Certified Medical Assistant, MA, AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, AAMP, RN**Work Experience****Education**### *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.