Cardiology Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $2000

Job summary

Baptist Health in La Grange, Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team. In this full-time role, you will manage patient flow to ensure an exceptional experience, capture vital signs, and administer medications based on physician directions.

The ideal candidate must hold a current Medical Assistant certification and have skills in patient care coordination and in-office lab testing. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive work environment along with a $2000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant certification required.
• Proficient in patient care coordination and vital signs measurement.
• Ability to perform EKGs and other in-office lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow during visits to enhance experience.
• Capture vital signs and medical history upon patient arrival.
• Administer medications as directed by Physician.

Skills

Patient coordination

Vital signs measurement

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Basic computer skills

Education

Current MA Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Baptist Health Medical Group

Medical Assistant

Cardiology

St. Matthews area

First Shift/Full Time

Eligible for $2000 SignOn Bonus

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the coordination and flow of patients throughout the patients visit to create an exceptional patient experience.
• Proactively check the provider's schedule and review information within the patient record to ensure that all required information is available prior to their visit.
• Proactively obtains any missing information from the patient to ensure that medical records are accurate and up to date, which helps to ensure better care is being provided.
• Upon arrival, captures patient's vital signs, past medical, social and family history, medication usage and preferred pharmacy information.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements including HIPAA/OSHA compliance.
• Able to respond to patient call backs and phone in prescription refill requests.
• Able to administer medication and injections, as directed by Physician/Provider
• Able to perform phlebotomy on patients, as directed by the Physician/ Provider
• Able to perform EKG's, PFT's spirometry, nebulizer treatments and ear irrigations, and other procedures, as required by the practice and directed by the Physician/Provider
• Able to perform in-office lab testing such as glucose testing, strep screens, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and HgA1c as directed by the physician/provider.
• Able to perform sterilization on instruments used for minor procedures/surgeries according to the CDC recommended guidelines.
• Maintains all certifications/licensures as required by the scope of the role being performed.

Requirements for Certified Medical Assistant

• Current MA Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT
• Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.
• Basic Life Support

RMA, CMA, Medical Assistant, LPN, Certified Medical Assistant

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.