Certified Medical Assistant

Talentify; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in New Albany, Indiana seeks a CMA/Medical Assistant for an orthopedic outpatient clinic. The role requires on-site presence to support care delivery, document histories, and assist with patient flow.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medication reconciliation, and minor procedures as competency allows (EKG, injections, phlebotomy). Strong communication and teamwork are essential for provider support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a medical office or clinic is required (1+ year) with direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands-on patient experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs, document patient history and medications, and support patient flow.
• Manage EMR (EPIC), schedule appointments, process medication requests, and coordinate tests.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program certificate

Tools

EMR System (EPIC)

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

CMA/Medical Assistant

Ortho

New Albany, Indiana

Full Time/First Shift

Eligible for 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 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. EKGs, 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.