Medical Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with Match

Certification/Education Reimbursement

University partnerships for continuing

Term and LTC insurance

40 hours of PTO on day of hire

PTO Sell Back Program

Company paid Maternity and PaternityLE

Bereavement Leave

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (P

Employee Support Fund for employees in

Job summary

The Medical Assistant at Baptist Health Bardstown Urgent Care provides direct patient care and clinical support in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient history, medication reconciliation, and coordinating with pharmacies, insurers, and physicians using EPIC EMR.

Upon successful clinical competency, the role may include performing EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and other procedures, with ongoing training and a strong emphasis on teamwork

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year MA experience with direct patient care.
• Graduate of accredited MA program with hands-on patient care.
• Clinical competency assessment upon hire; MA orientation completed.
• Basic computer skills; EMR experience a plus.
• BLS/CPR within 90 days; BAT/DOT certs within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs, and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient history information and document in the record.
• Navigate EPIC EMR and coordinate care with providers.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians.
• Support clinic workflow and scheduling; coordinate tests/procedures.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections as competency allows.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Patient history

EPIC EMR

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program graduate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

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.

Eligible for Retention Bonus

Bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria

BHMG Urgent Care Bardstown – Full Time MA

The MA will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices.

Duties include:

• Check in patients, obtaining vital signs & medication reconciliation
• Patient medical history information
• Navigating electronic health record system (EPIC)
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians and will uphold Baptist's mission and core values that drive service excellence.

Competitive Benefits Package

• 401k Plan with Match
• Certification/Education Reimbursement
• University partnerships for continuing education
• Term and LTC insurance
• 40 hours of PTO on day of hire
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Acronyms

• RMA
• CMA
• CCMA
• Med Assistant
• M.A.
• Medical Office
• Vitals
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Clinical Medical Assistant
• Back office MA
• Bilingual Medical Assistant

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.