Certified Medical Assistant

BHS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Louisville, KY is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Neurological Surgery outpatient clinic. This full-time, first-shift role requires on-site presence and offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.

The MA will provide direct patient care, manage EPIC electronic health records, schedule appointments, process medication requests, and support providers by coordinating tests and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, including vitals and history.
• Experience documenting patient history and medications; ability to perform clinical procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, injections).
• Completion of MA orientation and clinical competency assessment required; MA trainee program if standards not met.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient history and document accurately.
• Facilitate patient flow and coordinate tests and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Direct patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

Certified Medical Assistant

Neurological Surgery

St. Mattews area

First 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 as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting 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.

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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.