Certified Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Louisville. This role involves providing direct patient care and clinical support, ensuring efficient patient flow, and managing electronic health records. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, alongside a commitment to clinical excellence. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, this opportunity offers a $2000 sign-on bonus and the chance to grow in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply now!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Teamwork Environment

Clinical Excellence Focus

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a medical office or clinic.
• Must complete Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Manage electronic health records, schedule appointments, and process medication requests.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Clinical Procedures

Medical Terminology

Education

Basic Life Support Certification

Medical Assistant Training

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Job description

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

Medical Assistant

Louisville Cardiology

LaGrange, Ky Area

Full Time/First Shift

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.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting is required. This experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining manual vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines). A combination of relevant experience and formal medical-related education may be considered to meet this requirement.

• 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.

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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.